Lauramide MIPA

AKA: N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)dodecanamide, 142-54-1, LAURIC ISOPROPANOLAMIDE, Lauroyl isopropanolamide, Dodecanamide, Monoisopropanolamine lauric acid amide, LAURYL MONOISOPROPANOLAMIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)dodecanamide
Formula
C15H31NO2
Mol. Weight
257.41
CAS #
142-54-1
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.
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 foam booster created in the mid-20th century for use in cleansers and shampoos. Monoisopropanolamine-derived version of lauramide offering improved stability compared to earlier formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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