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Protachem™ LL derived from L-Lysine (an amino acid) and lauric acid, is a highly lubricious functional powder ideally suited for make-up products, pressed powders, loose powders, creams and lotions and hair care products. The hydrophobic characteristic of Protachem LL improves the water resistance of make-up preparations and improves the flow and spreadability of oil/powder mixtures. In hair care and skin care products, Protachem LL will act as a conditioning agent leaving skin and hair with a smooth and silky feel.

INCI Name: Lauroyl Lysine

Functions: Conditioner, Slip Agent

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Antioxidant Properties, Flow Enhancement, Hair Conditioning, Imparts Lubricity, Silky Feel, Skin Conditioning, Smooth Feel, Spreadability, Static Reduction, Water Repellency

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
52315-75-0
EC No.
257-843-4

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits
  • High lubricity / low frictional coefficient
  • Natural / Non-animal derived
  • Surface modification (imparts hydrophobicity to hydrophilic powders)
  • Antistatic effects
  • Anti-oxidative properties
  • Safe ingredient
  • Skin and hair conditioner

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
1 - 5%
Uses
  • Highly lubricous powder used in color cosmetics and powders
  • Also used as a surface treatment agent for inorganic pigments
  • Applications
  • Skin conditioning
  • Hair conditioning for use in powder and solid formulations
  • Properties

    Physical Form

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance