MACKAMIDE® LMA

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MACKAMIDE® LMA is a 1:1 pure lauric (>95%) monoethanolamide designed for household and cosmetic formulations. It serves as an excellent viscosity builder and foam stabilizer. MACKAMIDE® LMA has very low residual free amine and ester content, making it a suitable replacement for diethanolamides. Additionally, this grade is glycerin-free. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Lauramide MEA

Chemical Name: Lauramide MEA

CAS Number: 142-78-9

Chemical Family: Ethanolamines

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biodegradable, Glycerin-free, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Salt-free

Synonyms: 2-Dodecanamidoethanol, Lauramide monoethanolamine, Lauric acid ethanolamide, Lauric acid monoethanolamide, Lauric acid monoethanolamine, Lauric acid N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amide, Lauric ethylolamide, Lauric monoethanolamide, Lauric N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amide, Lauroyl monoethanolamide, Lauryl monoethanolamide, Laurylamidoethanol, Laurylethanolamide, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lauramide, N-(β-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide, N-Dodecanoylethanolamine, N-Lauroylethanolamine

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ethanolamines
Chemical Name
Lauramide MEA
INCI Name
Lauramide MEA
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Foam Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Viscosity Modifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers,
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Foam Stability,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Animal Products-free,
Biodegradable,
Glycerin-free,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based,
Preservative-free,
Salt-free
HII Features
Foam Stability,
Increases Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Institutional & Catering,
Other Institutional & Industrial Care
Application Format
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash,
Bubble Bath,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Powder Detergents,
Toilet Cleaners
Use Level
8 - 12% (Drop- In Toilet Bowl Blocks), 1 - 4% (Body Wash), 1 - 2% (Bubble Bath), 4 - 6% (Dish Wash), 8 - 10% (Dishwash Blocks), 8 - 12% (Powder Detergents), 2 - 4% (Shampoos), 0.5 - 2% (Skin Cleansers)
Formulation tips
  • Add in the beginning of process with heat stable ingredients
  • Requires heating to 75°C to incorporate
  • Mix until dissolved before cooling or molding

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes
Appearance
Waxy flake*
Compatible with
Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, as flake)0.6--
Density (at 25°C, as flake)0.6g/ml
Melting Point79- 84°C-
Gram Negative BacteriaAbsent
Ester Contentmax. 1-CTFA
Total Microbial Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% Solution)9.0 - 11.0-146B
Monoethanolamine Contentmax. 1.8%274C
Acid Valuemax. 2.0mg.KOH/g200A
Colormax. 4Gardner104A
Note

* 100C

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
CSCL (Japan),
DSL (Canada),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Mackamide LMA should be stored in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight Handle between 25°C - 35°C