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Amidex™ LIPA surfactant

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Amidex™ LIPA surfactant is a naturally derived ingredient that serves as a viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It is commonly used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products to achieve a tight, dense, and luxurious foam. Amidex™ LIPA surfactant can be used as a replacement for DEA amides and MEA amides at a 75% use level, providing an effective alternative for formulators.

INCI Name: Lauramide MIPA

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Foam Booster, Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: DEA-free, Naturally Derived, Sulfate-free

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Compatibility, Creamy Texture, Excellent Stability, Foam Enhancement, Improves Clarity, Luxurious Skin-Feel, Rich Feel, Self-Preserving, Stabilizing, Viscosity Boosting, Volumizing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Lauramide MIPA

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Foam Booster,

Stabilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.
142-54-1
EC No.
205-541-8
Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Nature Based Materials

Palm Kernel (Elaeis Guineensis) - Indonesia/Malaysia

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Compatibility,

Creamy Texture,

Excellent Stability,

Foam Enhancement,

Improves Clarity,

Luxurious Skin-Feel,

Rich Feel,

Self-Preserving,

Stabilizing,

Viscosity Boosting,

Volumizing

Labeling Claims

DEA-free,

Naturally Derived,

Sulfate-free

Product Highlights
  • Coconut diethanolamide and coconut monoethanolamide formulating alternative
  • Compatible with anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants
  • Diethanolamine is not known or expected to be present in this product
  • Ester ratios optimized to provide excellent formulation clarity
  • Naturally derived
  • Stable foaming properties within a pH range of 5-12

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap,

Intimate Hygiene Products

Skin Care Applications

Facial Cleanser,

Shaving Cream,

Shaving Foam,

Skin Cleanser

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Appearance
Yellow
Odor
Slight fatty
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine (Free)max. 2%ACM-1
Colormax. 4VCSACM-33
Fatty Acid (Free)max. 2%ACM-3
pH (at 1%)11 - 8—ACM-23

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China)

Regulatory status

China compliant

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Store in closed containers below 86°F (30°C) in a dry storage place and out of direct sunlight. Protect from extreme cold and hot temperatures. Add flaked product to batch heated to 140-158°F (60-70°C) with good agitation and mixing until flakes have melted. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.
  • Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture