GLYCERYL LAURATE- ▸ Emulsification: Nonionic O/W and W/O emulsifier for creams, lotions, and cleansers
- ▸ Emollient: Skin- and hair-conditioning agent in personal-care formulations
- ▸ Dispersing agent: Wetting and dispersing additive in industrial blends
- ▸ Lubrication: Internal lubricant and processing aid
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →A glycerol mono-ester of lauric acid (CAS 37318-95-9, C15H30O4) supplied as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. Used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and emulsifying agent, and in industrial systems as a dispersing and lubricating additive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is glyceryl laurate used for?
Glyceryl laurate is the glycerol monoester of lauric acid, supplied as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and emulsifying agent, and in industrial systems as a dispersing and lubricating additive. RawSource supplies it under CAS 37318-95-9.
Is glyceryl laurate the same as glycerin?
No. Glycerin is the triol glycerol, while glyceryl laurate is glycerol esterified with lauric acid (C15H30O4). The ester is surface-active and lipophilic, unlike plain glycerin. Confirm CAS 37318-95-9 when sourcing glyceryl laurate.
What is glyceryl laurate made from?
It is made by esterifying glycerol with lauric acid (a C12 fatty acid), producing a glycerol monoester. The result is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier (C15H30O4, CAS 37318-95-9). A CoA confirms identity and purity per lot.
Is glyceryl laurate a nonionic surfactant?
Yes, it is a nonionic O/W and W/O emulsifier and surfactant. It also functions as an emollient, a wetting and dispersing additive in industrial blends, and an internal lubricant/processing aid. The technical data sheet details HLB and use levels.
What HS code applies to glyceryl laurate for import?
It is commonly classified under HS 3824.99. Confirm the final tariff classification with your customs broker for your destination. RawSource provides commercial documentation and SDS to support clearance.