UNISAFE® PGML
About Propylene Glycol Laurate
Propylene Glycol Laurate is a multifunctional cleansing formulation ingredient used to improve detergency, foam quality, and rheology in personal care products. It helps optimize surfactant packing while providing excellent handling characteristics due to its liquid form.
UNISAFE® PGML is a cleansing performance improver based on Propylene Glycol Laurate. It contributes to enhanced cleansing performance, improved foam quality, and effective thickening in a variety of cleansing systems, including amino acid-based surfactant formulations.
Structure
• INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE
• Chinese INCI: 丙二醇月桂酸酯
• CAS Number: 27194‑74‑7
• Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid
Features
• Improves detergency by reducing surface tension
• Enhances foam quality and foam stability
• High thickening effect in surfactant systems
• Effective in amino acid-based cleansing formulations
• Improves surfactant packing properties
• Provides a smooth and sleek rinse-off feel
• Easy to formulate due to its liquid appearance
• Compliant with JSQI and available in China
Applications
• Facial Cleansers
• Foaming Cleansers
• Shampoos
• Body Washes
• Amino Acid-Based Surfactant Systems
• Cleansing Formulations Requiring Improved Thickening and Foam Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propylene Glycol Laurate?
Propylene Glycol Laurate is a multifunctional cleansing ingredient used to improve detergency, foam quality, and formulation viscosity in personal care products.
What is UNISAFE® PGML used for?
UNISAFE® PGML is used in cleansing formulations such as shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes to enhance cleansing performance, improve foam quality, and increase viscosity.
How does UNISAFE® PGML improve detergency?
UNISAFE® PGML improves detergency by increasing surfactant packing and lowering surface tension, helping cleansing systems remove oils and soil more effectively.
Can UNISAFE® PGML be used in amino acid-based surfactant systems?
Yes. UNISAFE® PGML exhibits a strong thickening effect and is particularly effective in amino acid-based cleansing formulations.
