PEG 300 Dilaurate
PEG 300 Dilaurate is a non-ionic polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester.
It is a moderately lipophilic surfactant used as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, cleansing agent and formulation aid. Compared with PEG 300 Monolaurate, the higher degree of esterification gives PEG 300 Dilaurate greater oil compatibility and lower water affinity, making it suitable for oil-rich emulsions and formulations requiring a balance between emulsification, cleansing and emolliency.
Product Information
Chemical family: Polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester / laurate diester
Chemical name: Polyethylene Glycol 300 Dilaurate
Common name: PEG 300 Dilaurate / PEG 300 DL
INCI name: PEG-6 Dilaurate
Type: Non-ionic emulsifier / cleansing agent / formulation aid
Appearance: Pale-yellow liquid or oil, depending on grade and temperature
HLB: Typically approximately 7–8; exact value is grade- and method-dependent
Solubility: Oil-soluble or oil-dispersible, with limited water solubility or dispersibility depending on grade
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Emulsification
Supports the formation and stabilisation of emulsions, particularly oil-rich and water-in-oil systems
Co-emulsification
Can be combined with other surfactants to adjust emulsifier balance and improve formulation stability
Cleansing
Helps emulsify and remove oils, soils and other hydrophobic materials
Wetting and dispersion
Supports the uniform distribution of oils, pigments and other formulation ingredients
Emolliency and superfatting
Can contribute a lubricious, conditioning effect and help reduce the harshness of cleansing systems
Viscosity modification
Can contribute to viscosity and consistency in surfactant and emulsion formulations
Typical Uses by Industry
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a non-ionic emulsifier and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, cleansers and other oil-containing formulations
Functions as a cleansing and superfatting agent in skin-cleansing and personal-wash products
Can help improve emolliency, skin feel and product consistency
Used where moderate oil compatibility and non-ionic surface activity are required
Detergents & Cleaning
Used as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations
Helps disperse oily soils and hydrophobic residues into the cleaning medium
Can support wetting, detergency and formulation consistency
Suitable for use with other compatible non-ionic, anionic or amphoteric surfactants
Textiles & Leather
Used as an emulsifier, wetting agent and processing aid in textile and leather-treatment formulations
Helps disperse oils, waxes and lubricating components
Can support uniform application and penetration of processing formulations
May be used in selected scouring, fibre-treatment and finishing systems
Metalworking & Lubricants
Used as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier in selected metalworking fluids and lubricant formulations
Helps disperse oils and hydrophobic additives in water-containing systems
Can contribute lubricity and formulation stability
Suitable for technical formulations requiring moderate lipophilicity and non-ionic emulsification
Coatings, Pigments & Inks
Used as a wetting and dispersing aid in selected pigment, coating and ink formulations
Helps improve the incorporation and distribution of hydrophobic ingredients
Can support formulation uniformity and processing performance
Industrial & Technical
Suitable for industrial emulsions, dispersions, release agents and speciality process formulations
Used where oil compatibility, emulsification and surface-active performance are required
Can help stabilise oils and other hydrophobic ingredients within formulated systems