Description

Lauric Acid Diethanolamide is a high-performance, non-ionic surfactant derived from lauric acid and diethanolamine. This versatile compound is prized for its excellent thickening, foam boosting, and stabilizing properties in aqueous systems. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product viscosity and performance.

Application

• Personal Care Products: Acts as a primary thickener and foam stabilizer in shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels, and bubble baths.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Used in dishwashing liquids, hard surface cleaners, and laundry detergents for its superior viscosity-building and grease-cutting abilities.
• Metalworking Fluids: Serves as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and synthetic coolants.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a lubricant and softener in fiber and fabric treatment formulations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve wetting and spreading on plant surfaces.
• Institutional Cleaners: A key component in high-performance floor cleaners and car wash solutions for consistent foam and cleaning power.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauric Acid Diethanolamide
CAS No.	120-40-1
Molecular Formula	C16H33NO3
Molecular Weight	287.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauric Diethanolamide; Lauramide DEA; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide; Lauric Acid DEA; Dodecanoic Acid Diethanolamide; Lauryl Diethanolamide; N,N-Diethanol Lauric Acid Amide; Amide DEA
EINECS	204-393-1

Quality Control

Our Lauric Acid Diethanolamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Amide Content)	Min. 95.0%
Free Amine (as Diethanolamine)	Max. 5.0%
Acid Value	Max. 5.0 mg KOH/g
pH (1% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.