Polyethylene glycol monolaurate Chemical Properties
Boiling point
>260 °C (lit.)
density
0.985 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index
n20/D 1.346
Fp
>110°C
solubility
H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, very faintly yellow
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB)
17.9
LogP
4.572 (est)
EPA Substance Registry System
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate (9004-81-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes
Xn
Risk Statements
22-38-41-36/37/38
Safety Statements
26-39-36/37/39
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
MD0875000
MSDS Information
Provider
Language
SigmaAldrich
English
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties
Liquid
Uses
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate is a versatile, mid HLB range, surface active agent suggested for use in PVC plastisols (viscosity modifier), coatings (defoaming agent), cosmetic formulations (dispersant, emulsifier, emollient) and textiles (emulsifier).
Uses
Pegosperse(R) 600 ML is a high HLB surfactant, nonionic and compatible with cationic, amphoteric, anionic and nonionic surface active agents. It is used as emulsifier for personal care and water treatment and as processing aid in textile industry.
Uses
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate is a surfactant, detergent, and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.
