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LAURIC ACID DIETHANOLAMIDE

CAS No.: 120-40-1
Formula: C16H33NO3
Molecular Weight: 287.44
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What is LAURIC ACID DIETHANOLAMIDE

Lauric Acid Diethanolamide (LADA) is a versatile non-ionic surfactant widely used in personal care, household, and industrial cleaning products. Derived from lauric acid and diethanolamine, it is known for its excellent foaming, thickening, and emulsifying properties. LADA enhances the stability and texture of formulations, making it a key ingredient in shampoos, body washes, dishwashing liquids, and detergents. Its ability to solubilize oils and dirt while being gentle on the skin makes it a popular choice in mild cleansing products. Additionally, LADA exhibits good biodegradability, aligning with eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Its multifunctional nature and compatibility with other surfactants make it a valuable component in various formulations.

Preparation Process: To prepare Lauric Acid Diethanolamide (LDEA), follow these steps: 1. **Reactants**: Mix lauric acid (1 mol) and diethanolamine (1–2 mol) in a reactor. 2. **Catalyst**: Add a basic catalyst (e.g., sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, 0.1–0.5% by weight). 3. **Heating**: Heat the mixture to 150–180°C under nitrogen atmosphere to prevent oxidation. 4. **Reaction**: Stir for 3–5 hours until the acid value drops below 5 mg KOH/g, indicating completion. 5. **Cooling**: Cool the product to 60–80°C. 6. **Purification**: Neutralize the catalyst, wash with water, and dry under vacuum to remove residual reactants. The final product is a viscous amber liquid.

Usage Scenarios: Lauric Acid Diethanolamide (LDEA) is a nonionic surfactant widely used in personal care and cleaning products. It acts as a foam booster, thickener, and stabilizer in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps, enhancing viscosity and lather quality. In household detergents and industrial cleaners, it improves emulsification and grease removal. LDEA also functions as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant in metalworking fluids. Its mildness makes it suitable for cosmetic formulations, where it provides conditioning properties. Additionally, it serves as an emulsifier in agricultural pesticides and textile processing aids. Its versatility stems from its ability to blend well with other surfactants while maintaining stability.

LAURIC ACID DIETHANOLAMIDE Basic Info
Chemical Name LAURIC ACID DIETHANOLAMIDE
Synonyms CRM;LAURYL DIETHANOLAMIDE;LAUROYL DIETHANOLAMIDE;LDEA;lde;LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE;Laurinsurediethanolamid;N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DODECANAMIDE;Dodecanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-;AC 1000
CAS No. 120-40-1
Molecular Formula C16H33NO3
Molecular Weight 287.44
PSA 60.77000
LogP 2.72050
Safely Info
RTECS -
Hazard Class 6.1
Safety Statements 26
HS Code 2924199090
WGK Germany -
Packing Group III
RIDADR 2206
Risk Statements 36/38
Hazard Codes Xi
Caution Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Declaration H302-H315-H319-H332-H335
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
LAURIC ACID DIETHANOLAMIDE Price
Here is a rough price range for Lauric Acid Diethanolamide in the 18 countries listed. Note that prices can vary based on market conditions, suppliers, and other factors:

1. **United States**: $2.50 - $4.50 per kg
2. **China**: $1.80 - $3.00 per kg
3. **Russia**: $2.00 - $3.50 per kg
4. **Germany**: $2.80 - $4.20 per kg
5. **India**: $1.50 - $2.80 per kg
6. **Japan**: $3.00 - $5.00 per kg
7. **Brazil**: $2.20 - $3.80 per kg
8. **South Korea**: $2.50 - $4.00 per kg
9. **Philippines**: No results
10. **United Kingdom**: $2.70 - $4.50 per kg
11. **France**: $2.80 - $4.30 per kg
12. **Mexico**: $2.00 - $3.50 per kg
13. **Canada**: $2.60 - $4.40 per kg
14. **South Africa**: $2.00 - $3.50 per kg
15. **Egypt**: No results
16. **Turkey**: $1.80 - $3.20 per kg
17. **Thailand**: $1.70 - $3.00 per kg
18. **Indonesia**: $1.60 - $2.90 per kg

These ranges are approximate and may vary depending on the supplier, quantity, and market conditions.
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: Aug 19, 2017

Revision Date: Aug 19, 2017

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name Lauric Acid Diethanolamide

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number -
Other names N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses For industry use only. Intermediates,Surface active agents
Uses advised against no data available

1.4 Supplier's details

Company MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road,
Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86(21)64956998
Fax +86(21)54365166

1.5 Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number +86-400-6021-666
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation, Category 2

Serious eye damage, Category 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H315 Causes skin irritation

H318 Causes serious eye damage

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...

P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

none

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number Concentration
Lauric Acid Diethanolamide Lauric Acid Diethanolamide 120-40-1 none 100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

SYMPTOMS: Exposure to this compound causes local irritation. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound causes local irritation.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Fires involving this compound should be controlled using a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Flash point data for this compound are unavailable, however, it is probably combustible.

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Off-white waxy solid
Colour Wax
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point 38.7ºC
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 443.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Flammability no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point 86 °C
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH pH = 9-11 (1% solution)
Kinematic viscosity no data available
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 23.89°C
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) no data available
Vapour pressure 1.15E-08mmHg at 25°C
Density and/or relative density 0.984 g/cm3
Relative vapour density no data available
Particle characteristics no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

An alcohol and amide. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. Organic amides/imides react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases. Flammable gases are formed by the reaction of organic amides/imides with strong reducing agents. Amides are very weak bases (weaker than water). Imides are less basic yet and in fact react with strong bases to form salts. That is, they can react as acids. Mixing amides with dehydrating agents such as P2O5 or SOCl2 generates the corresponding nitrile. The combustion of these compounds generates mixed oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

  • Oral: no data available
  • Inhalation: no data available
  • Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

  • Toxicity to fish: no data available
  • Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
  • Toxicity to algae: no data available
  • Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

N,N-Di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide degraded 98% in 6 days in natural river water (20 mg/l)(1). Using four different test methods, N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide degraded 90% (5 mg/l and 19 days), 92% (30 mg/l and 8 days), 93% (10 mg/l and 21 days), and 95% (20 mg/l and 23 hrs), respectively(1).

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Based upon an estimated water solubility of 226 mg/l(1), the BCF of N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide can be estimated to be approximately 29 from a regression-derived equation(1). Based on this BCF value, bioconcentration is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC).

12.4 Mobility in soil

Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indexes, the Koc for N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide can be estimated to be about 52(1). The Koc for N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide can be estimated to be about 221 based on an estimated water solubility of 226 mg/L(2) and a regression derived equation(2). According to a suggested classification scheme(3), these estimated Koc values suggest that N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide soil mobility is medium to high(SRC).

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

ADR/RID: UN2206 IMDG: UN2206 IATA: UN2206

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: ISOCYANATES, TOXIC, N.O.S. or ISOCYANATE SOLUTION, TOXIC, N.O.S.
IMDG: ISOCYANATES, TOXIC, N.O.S. or ISOCYANATE SOLUTION, TOXIC, N.O.S.
IATA: ISOCYANATES, TOXIC, N.O.S. or ISOCYANATE SOLUTION, TOXIC, N.O.S.

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: yes IMDG: yes IATA: yes

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
Lauric Acid Diethanolamide Lauric Acid Diethanolamide 120-40-1 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) Listed.

16.Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date Aug 19, 2017
Revision Date Aug 19, 2017

Abbreviations and acronyms

  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
  • ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
  • RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
  • IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
  • IATA: International Air Transportation Association
  • TWA: Time Weighted Average
  • STEL: Short term exposure limit
  • LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
  • LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
  • EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

  • IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
  • HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
  • IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
  • eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
  • CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
  • ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
  • ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
  • Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
  • ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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