Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

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
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Developed as an amphoteric surfactant in late 20th-century cosmetics research. Designed to provide mild, pH-balanced cleansing suitable for sensitive skin and baby products.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR