LAURAMIDE DEA- ▸ Foam stabilizer: foam booster and stabilizer in detergents and shampoos
- ▸ Viscosity builder: thickener for liquid cleaning and personal-care products
- ▸ Antistatic agent: antistatic ingredient in formulations
- ▸ Surfactant: nonionic surface-active agent and co-surfactant
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Request SDS →Lauramide DEA (CAS 120-40-1) is the diethanolamide of lauric acid, a nonionic surfactant supplied as a viscous liquid or paste. It is used as a foam booster and stabilizer in liquid detergents and shampoos, and as a viscosity-building thickener and antistatic ingredient in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Regulatory status
- TSCA (US): Listed — Inactive
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 271-679-0
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Body Wash Surfactant & Lather Systems (Beauty & Personal Care)
- Shampoo Surfactant & Foam-Booster Systems (Beauty & Personal Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauramide DEA used for?
Lauramide DEA (CAS 120-40-1) is the diethanolamide of lauric acid, a nonionic surfactant used as a foam booster and stabilizer in liquid detergents and shampoos, and as a viscosity-building thickener and antistatic ingredient in cleaning and personal-care formulations. RawSource supplies it as a viscous liquid or paste to formulators.
What is the difference between Lauramide DEA and Cocamide DEA?
Lauramide DEA is made from a single fatty acid (lauric acid), whereas Cocamide DEA is the diethanolamide of mixed coconut-derived fatty acids. Lauramide DEA gives a more defined, narrow chain-length profile; Cocamide DEA reflects the natural coconut fatty-acid distribution. They are distinct materials with different CAS numbers.
What does Lauramide DEA do in a shampoo or detergent?
It functions as a foam booster and stabilizer, increasing and sustaining lather, and as a viscosity builder that thickens liquid surfactant systems. It also acts as a nonionic co-surfactant and antistatic ingredient and is typically dosed at low percentages.
Is Lauramide DEA a surfactant?
Yes. Lauramide DEA is a nonionic surface-active agent (a fatty alkanolamide). It is used as a secondary or co-surfactant alongside primary anionic surfactants to boost foam and viscosity rather than as a standalone cleansing surfactant.
What bulk packaging and documentation are available for Lauramide DEA?
RawSource supplies Lauramide DEA in bulk drums and totes to detergent and personal-care manufacturers, with Certificate of Analysis and SDS provided on request. Submit your target volume and packaging preference for a current bulk quote and lead time.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Lauramide DEA (LDEA)?
Lauramide DEA (LDEA) (CAS 68603-91-8) is listed with an Inactive designation on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.