Glycols & Polyols Available to Source

Laureth 2

CAS 3055-93-4 · MF C16H34O3 · MW 274.44 g/mol

Laureth 2 is a non-ionic surfactant commonly used in personal care products. It acts as a mild emulsifier and cleansing agent. Helps stabilize formulations in

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CAS Number
3055-93-4
Molecular Formula
C16H34O3
Molecular Weight
274.44 g/mol
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Environmental Hazard Irritant Corrosive
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H400 (97.2%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H318 (97.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H315 (93.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number3055-93-4
IUPAC Name2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethanol
InChI KeyAZLWQVJVINEILY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 76457
INCI NameLAURETH-2
Synonyms & Trade Names
Diethylene glycol monododecyl ether Laureth-2 2-(2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol Ethanol, 2-[2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]- Diethyleneglycol monolauryl ether 2-[2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol LA 2 (alcohol) Bis(oxyethylene) dodecyl ether Diethylene glycol dodecyl ether Dodecyl diethylene glycol Diethyleneglycol lauryl ether Ethanol, 2-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy)- D4D38LT1L5 Oxetal VD 20 ARLYPON F
Full Description

Laureth 2 is a non-ionic surfactant commonly used in personal care products. It acts as a mild emulsifier and cleansing agent. Helps stabilize formulations in