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Emollient

GLYCOL DILAURATE

CAS 624-04-4 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A common diester of ethylene glycol with lauric acid — softens skin, adds pearly shine to shampoos, and helps thicken formulations. Long history of safe cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Lauric-acid based emollient
  • Pearlescent visual effect
  • Helps thicken surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Free ethylene glycol residue should be controlled
  • Otherwise minimal

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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