Lauramide MEA

Lauramide MEA

AKA “N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DODECANAMIDE, 142-78-9, Lauric acid monoethanolamide, N-Lauroylethanolamine, Laurylethanolamide, Copramyl, Amisol LDE, Comperlan LM, Vistalan, Ultrapole H”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Lauramide mea

AKA: N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DODECANAMIDE, 142-78-9, Lauric acid monoethanolamide, N-Lauroylethanolamine, Laurylethanolamide, Copramyl, Amisol LDE, Comperlan LM, Vistalan, Ultrapole H

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C14H29NO2

Mol. Weight

243.39

CAS #

142-78-9

Form

Liquid

State

Lauryl ethanolamide is a cream-colored flakes. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Antistatic

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Reduces Static

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Controls Viscosity

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Reduces flyaways

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant developed mid-20th century as an alternative to natural soap thickeners. Combines lauric acid with monoethanolamine to create a more stable, water-soluble conditioning and foaming agent for personal care products.