Lauramide DEA

AKA: N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide, 120-40-1, Lauric diethanolamide, Lauryl diethanolamide, Lauric acid diethanolamide, Alkamide LE, Standamidd ld, Comperlan LD, Condensate PL
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C16H33NO3
Mol. Weight
287.44
CAS #
120-40-1
Form
Liquid
State
Lauric acid diethanolamine condensate (1/1) is an off-white waxy solid. (NTP, 1992)
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 and thickening agent developed in the mid-20th century for cleansing formulations. Derived from lauric acid (found in coconut oil) and diethanolamine, created to improve the texture and performance of shampoos and body washes.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR