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InventoryRef 5757815/10/2010

PEG-16 DILAURATE

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

PEG-16 DILAURATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 9005-02-1
CAS 9005-02-1PubChem CID 69348

Glycol Dilaurate

IUPAC name
2-dodecanoyloxyethyl dodecanoate
Molecular formula
C26H50O4
Molecular weight
426.7 g/mol
Exact mass
426.37091007 Da
XLogP3
10.3
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

624-04-4Ethylene dilaurateLauric acid, ethylene esterEthylene glycol didodecanoateDodecanoic acid, 1,2-ethanediyl ester9O691KKR2ANSC-406565Dodecanoic acid, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl) ester
16 more reported names
RefChem:1086081210-827-0Ethylene glycol dilaurateEthylene laurateethane-1,2-diyl didodecanoatePEG 600 DILAURATEPEG-2 DilaurateUNII-9O691KKR2AOxydi-2,1-ethanediyl dodecanoateEINECS 210-827-0NSC 406565AI3-03485Lauric acid ethylene esterUNII-9G87YOO1GVUNII-FC11NGP7E6UNII-FQ9T18W7BU
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PEG-16 DILAURATE

INCI name

PEG-16 DILAURATE

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
57578
Imported identity
PEG-16 DILAURATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How PEG-16 DILAURATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PEG-16 DILAURATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PEG-16 DILAURATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PEG-16 DILAURATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PEG-16 DILAURATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9005-02-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for PEG-16 DILAURATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PEG-16 DILAURATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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