Surfactants
REACH
Lauric diethanolamide
CAS Number
120-40-1
EC Number
204-393-1
What is Lauric diethanolamide?
Lauric diethanolamide (CAS 120-40-1), also known as Lauramide DEA, is a fatty acid alkanolamide derived from lauric acid.
Where is Lauric diethanolamide used?
- Personal care: foam booster, viscosity builder and emulsifier in shampoos, shower gels and liquid soaps
- Industrial and institutional cleaning: detergency booster and foam stabiliser under hard-water conditions
- Textile processing: emulsifier and wetting agent
- Leather treatment and paper manufacturing: dispersion aid for active ingredients
- It thickens surfactant blends and stabilises foam.
Good to know: Buyers should confirm DEA content and nitrosamine compliance for cosmetic end uses, as regulatory limits vary by market.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities
- Cosmetic-grade specifications meeting purity requirements for personal care use
Other Names (Synonyms)
N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide|Lauramide DEA|Lauryl diethanolamide|Lauric acid diethanolamide|Alkamide LE|Standamidd ld|Comperlan LD|Condensate PL
What are the physical properties of Lauric diethanolamide?
Melting Point 38.7 °C
Boiling Point 429.73°C (rough estimate)
Density 0.9610 (rough estimate)
Color White to Off-White
Form Solid
Water Solubility 49.91mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0.002Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index 1.4545 (estimate)
Log P 3.48
How is Lauric diethanolamide classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Lauric diethanolamide?
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2