Disodium lauroamphodiacetate

Disodium lauroamphodiacetate (CAS 14350-97-1) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from lauric acid, carrying both positive and negative charge sites depending on pH. It is commercially available under trade names including Miranol H 2M, Rewoteric AM 2L, Monateric 951A, and Empigen CDL 30/J. It carries no assigned E-code.

In personal care formulations, it functions as a secondary surfactant in shampoos and body washes, where its amphoteric character reduces the irritation potential of primary anionic surfactants while contributing to foam stability. It also acts as an emulsifier in conditioning systems, helping to disperse cationic actives uniformly across the formulation matrix.

Disodium lauroamphodiacetate is supplied as an aqueous solution and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should confirm active matter content and pH specification with the supplier, as these vary across commercial grades.