Diglycol Laurate

Name:
Diglycol Laurate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	diethylene glycol monolaurate
M Formula:	C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH
Properties:
Light-straw-colored, oily liquid; practically odorless. Edible. D 0.96, flash p 290F (143C). Insoluble in water; soluble in methanol, ethanol, toluene, naphtha, and mineral oil; miscible in certain proportions with cottonseed oil, acetone, and ethyl acetate. Combustible.
Derivation:
Lauric acid ester of diethylene glycol.
Use:
Emulsifying agent for oils and hydrocarbon solvents; emulsions for lubrication, sizing and finishing of textiles, paper, and leather; fluid emulsions of oils for hand lotions, hair dressings, etc.; cutting and spraying oils; dry-cleaning soap base; antifoaming agent.