Polyethylene glycol didodecanoate

Polyethylene glycol didodecanoate (CAS 9005-02-1), also known as Glycol dilaurate or Polyethylene glycol dilaurate, is a diester of polyethylene glycol and lauric acid used across personal care, food, and industrial sectors.

It functions primarily as an emulsifier, lubricant, and rheology modifier, helping formulators control texture, flow, and phase stability in complex systems. In personal care formulations, it acts as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier.

This chemical is used in creams, lotions, and cleansing products, improving skin feel and product consistency. Textile and leather processing operations use it as a lubricant and softening agent during manufacturing.

It helps in reducing fiber friction and improving handle in finished goods. Food-grade versions serve as a carrier and dispersing agent in fat-based systems and emulsified food products for various applications.

In metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants, it contributes to film formation and load-bearing performance under processing conditions. Polyethylene glycol didodecanoate is typically supplied as a liquid or low-melting waxy solid.

The physical state depends on the PEG chain length of the specific grade. Food-grade and technical-grade specifications are both available in the market to meet diverse industrial and commercial requirements.

Packaging commonly ranges from drums to IBC containers, with grade selection driven by the target application's regulatory and performance requirements. This ensures stability and safety during transport and storage.