Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 84372
AKA: Disodium 1-[2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-1-(carboxymethyl)-4, 5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazolium hydroxide, 1H-Imidazolium, Hydroxide, Disodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1:2), Disodium 1-(2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl)-1-(carboxymethyl)-4, Disodium;2-[1-[2-(carboxylatomethoxy)ethyl]-2-undecyl-4, 5-dihydroimidazol-1-ium-1-yl]acetate;hydroxide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are converted into fatty acid derivatives through chemical processing. Synthesized by reacting lauric acid with amino acids and acetic acid through condensation reactions.
Disodium 1-[2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazolium hydroxide
Formula
C20H36N2Na2O6
Mol. Weight
446.50
CAS #
14350-97-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 886)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 886)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.088–4.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR