Dimethyl Lauramine
AKA “N-Dimethyldodecylamine, Lauryldimethylamine, Antioxidant DDA, N-Dimethyllaurylamine, Barlene 125, N-Dodecyldimethylamine, DDA (antioxidant), N-Lauryldimethylamine
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl lauramine
AKA: N-Dimethyldodecylamine, Lauryldimethylamine, Antioxidant DDA, N-Dimethyllaurylamine, Barlene 125, N-Dodecyldimethylamine, DDA (antioxidant), N-Lauryldimethylamine
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A conditioning agent that smooths hair and reduces frizz and static, leaving strands soft and manageable.
Formula
C14H31N
Mol. Weight
213.40
CAS #
112-18-5
Form
Liquid
State
N,n-dimethyldodecylamine appears as a clear yellow liquid with a fishlike odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membrane
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from lauric acid (found in coconut and palm oils), developed for use in cosmetics as an anti-static and emollient ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR