PEG 600 Dilaurate
PEG 600 Dilaurate is a non-ionic polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester.
It is a moderately hydrophilic surfactant used primarily as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, dispersing agent and formulation aid. Compared with PEG 600 Monolaurate, the additional laurate group increases oil compatibility and reduces overall hydrophilicity, making PEG 600 Dilaurate suitable for emulsions requiring a balanced affinity between aqueous and oil-based components.
Product Information
Chemical family: Polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester / laurate diester
Chemical name: Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dilaurate
Common name: PEG 600 Dilaurate / PEG 600 DL
INCI name: PEG-12 Dilaurate
Type: Non-ionic emulsifier / co-emulsifier / dispersing agent
Appearance: Pale-yellow paste or soft solid, depending on grade and temperature
HLB: Typically approximately 10; exact value is grade- and method-dependent
Solubility: Oil-dispersible, with limited water solubility or dispersibility depending on grade and formulation conditions
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Emulsification
Supports the formation and stabilisation of oil-and-water emulsions
Co-emulsification
Can be combined with other surfactants to achieve the required emulsifier balance and improve formulation stability
Wetting and dispersion
Helps distribute oils, pigments, fillers and other hydrophobic ingredients throughout formulated systems
Emolliency
Can contribute a soft, lubricious feel in personal-care and topical formulations
Oil compatibility
Provides compatibility with oils, waxes and other hydrophobic formulation ingredients
Formulation stabilisation
Helps reduce friction and improve slip in textile, metalworking and industrial applications
Non-ionic character
Helps improve compatibility and reduce separation in emulsion and dispersion systems
Typical Uses by Industry
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a non-ionic emulsifier and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and other emulsion-based formulations
Contributes emolliency, consistency and improved product spreadability
Used in skincare, body-care and cleansing formulations
Helps incorporate oils and other hydrophobic ingredients into formulations
Detergents & Cleaning
Used as an emulsifier and dispersing aid in cleaning formulations
Helps emulsify oily soils and distribute hydrophobic residues within the cleaning medium
Can be combined with other compatible surfactants to support detergency and formulation stability
Textiles & Leather
Used as an emulsifier, dispersing agent and processing aid in textile and leather-treatment formulations
Helps disperse oils, waxes and lubricating components
Can support the uniform application of processing and finishing formulations
Metalworking & Lubricants
Used as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier in metalworking-fluid and lubricant formulations
Helps disperse oils and hydrophobic additives in water-containing systems
Contributes to formulation stability and uniform application
Coatings, Pigments & Inks
Used as a wetting and dispersing aid in coatings, pigment dispersions and inks
Helps improve the incorporation and distribution of hydrophobic ingredients
Can support formulation consistency and processing performance
Industrial & Technical
Suitable for industrial emulsions, dispersions and speciality process formulations
Used where balanced oil and water compatibility is required
Assists with the incorporation of oils, waxes and hydrophobic additives into formulated systems