OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and monoethanolamine, both commonly available industrial chemicals. Synthesized through the condensation reaction of lauric acid (or lauryl derivatives) with monoethanolamine.
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)
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
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