Used as a lubricant and release agent in the plastics, rubber, and resin industries, magnesium laurate helps prevent materials from sticking to molds during manufacturing and ensures smooth processing. It also reduces static electricity in finished products.

It is utilized in cosmetics and personal care products as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and dispersant in creams, lotions, and powders, enhancing even distribution of ingredients and product stability.

Due to its water-repellent properties, it acts as a moisture barrier in formulations.

In the soap and cleaning industry, it improves performance in products like hand washes, liquid soaps, and facial cleansers by aiding emulsification and dirt removal.

In some industrial applications, it serves as a corrosion inhibitor and is added to greases and metalworking fluids to enhance performance under high pressure.