An amide of lauric acid and diisopropanolamine, used as an emulsion stabiliser and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Lauramide DIPA is N,N-bis(2-hydroxypropyl)dodecanamide, the amide of lauric acid with diisopropanolamine (DIPA). CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising and hair-conditioning ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) that applies to fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as shampoos and cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 60Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides
- Maximum concentration
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223