PEG 300 Monolaurate
PEG 300 Monolaurate is a non-ionic polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester.
It is a moderately hydrophilic surfactant used as an emulsifier, wetting agent, dispersant and solubilising aid. Its balance of hydrophilic polyethylene glycol and lipophilic laurate groups makes it particularly suitable for oil-in-water emulsions and formulations requiring improved compatibility between aqueous and oil-based components.
Product Information
Chemical family: Polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester / laurate ester
Chemical name: Polyethylene Glycol 300 Monolaurate
Common name: PEG 300 Monolaurate / PEG 300 ML
INCI name: PEG-6 Laurate
Type: Non-ionic emulsifier / wetting agent / dispersant
Appearance: Clear to light-yellow liquid, depending on grade and temperature
HLB: Approximately 11.4
Solubility: Dispersible in water and soluble or dispersible in many organic and oil-based materials
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Oil-in-water emulsification
Supports the formation and stabilisation of O/W emulsions
Co-emulsification
Can be combined with other surfactants to optimise emulsifier balance and formulation stability
Wetting
Helps liquids spread across and penetrate solid or hydrophobic surfaces
Dispersion
Supports the uniform distribution of oils, pigments, soils and other formulation ingredients
Solubilisation
Helps incorporate small quantities of oils and other hydrophobic materials into aqueous systems
Cleansing and detergency
Contributes non-ionic surface activity in cleaning and detergent formulations
Typical Uses by Industry
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a non-ionic emulsifier and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, cleansers and other oil-in-water formulations
Functions as a solubilising and dispersing aid for oils and hydrophobic ingredients
Used in bath, shower, soap and cleansing formulations
Can help improve ingredient distribution, product consistency and rinse characteristics
Detergents & Cleaning
Used as a non-ionic emulsifier, wetting agent and detergent component in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations
Helps emulsify oily soils and improve their dispersion into the wash solution
Can support wetting, detergency and rinsing performance
Suitable for use alongside anionic, non-ionic and other compatible surfactants
Textiles & Leather
Used as an emulsifier, wetting agent, scouring aid and processing additive in textile formulations
Helps disperse oils, waxes and other hydrophobic materials during fibre and fabric processing
Supports uniform wetting and penetration of treatment baths
Can be used in selected fibre-lubricant and textile-finishing systems
Metalworking & Lubricants
Used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in selected metalworking fluid and lubricant formulations
Helps disperse oils and additives in water-containing systems
Can support emulsion stability and uniform application to metal surfaces
May contribute lubricity and detergency in suitable technical formulations
Coatings, Pigments & Inks
Used as a wetting and dispersing aid for pigments, fillers and other formulation components
Helps improve ingredient incorporation and distribution
Can support formulation compatibility and processing performance in selected water-based and emulsion systems
Industrial & Technical
Suitable for industrial emulsions, dispersions, process cleaners and speciality surface-active formulations
Used where moderate hydrophilicity, wetting and oil-in-water emulsification are required
Can assist with the incorporation of oils and hydrophobic additives into aqueous systems