murphyLauramide 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
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid (a fatty acid from coconut or palm kernel oil) and diethanolamine (DEA). Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauric acid and diethanolamine under controlled conditions.
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)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
11 studies / 6 irritating / 2 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions slight to severe (CIR 175 and 593)
Mixed Sensitization Results
6 studies / 1 mixed / 5 not sensitizing (CIR 175 and 593)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 175 and 593)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
32 studies / 24 irritating / 4 mixed / 4 not irritating / reactions minimal to severe (CIR 175 and 593)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–9%
Rinse-off0.2–8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR