Description

Lauric Acid Monoethanolamide is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant derived from lauric acid and monoethanolamine. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent foam-boosting, thickening, and emulsifying 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 performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary or secondary surfactant and foam stabilizer in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, and shaving creams.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Used in liquid dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and industrial degreasers for its grease-cutting and foam-enhancing abilities.
• Cosmetic Products: Serves as an opacifying agent and viscosity modifier in lotions, creams, and conditioning products.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fiber treatment and leather finishing.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a wetting agent and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve coverage and efficacy.
• Industrial Emulsification: Used in the preparation of emulsions for metalworking fluids, polishes, and waxes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauric Acid Monoethanolamide
CAS No.	142-78-9
Molecular Formula	C14H29NO2
Molecular Weight	243.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauric Diethanolamide; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide; Lauramide MEA; N-Lauroylethanolamine; Lauric Acid Monoethanolamine Condensate; Dodecanoic Acid Monoethanolamide; Lauryl Monoethanolamide; MEA Lauric Acid Amide
EINECS	205-560-1

Quality Control

Our Lauric Acid Monoethanolamide 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. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, amide content, and free amine value is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white flakes or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Amide Content)	Min. 95.0%
Free Fatty Acid	Max. 2.0%
Free Amine	Max. 1.0%
Melting Point	85 - 95 °C
pH (1% Dispersion)	8.0 - 10.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 0.5%

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