INTRODUCTION

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl is a unique antimicrobial active ingredient with cationic surfactant properties derived from the natural occurring substances L-Arginie and lauric acid. It is used as an antimicrobial in the sanitation of preserved foods & in cosmetics as a preservative.

Manufacture
L-Arginine is esterified to L-Argininine ethyl ester using ethanol & dry HCL and condensed with Lauroyl chloride in the presence of Sodium hydroxide solution. The reaction mass is extracted with solvent. The extract is allowed to chilled & getting precipitate of LAE salt, which is filtered through centrifuge and dried.

SynonymsEthyl-n-alpha lauroyl-l-arginate hydrochloride
CAS no.60372-77-2
EINECS no.434-630-6
Molecular formulaC₂₀H₄₁ClN₄O₃
Molecular weight421.02
Structure

APPLICATIONS

Key areas:
Used as preservative.
It is a cationic surfactant and has a wide spectrum of activity against Gram positive and negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
It acts on cell membranes and the cytoplasm.
It inhibits the growth of population.
In metabolism, when ingested with the matrix treated, it is hydrolysed to natural endogenous products that are common in the human diet.
Also finds, usage in:
Shower & bath soaps
Antiperspirant
Deodorants
Facial care, facial cleansing
Body care, baby care
Anti-acne products, moisturizing products (creams & lotions)

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
DescriptionWhite crystalline powder
Solubility (2% in water)Clear solution
pH (2% aqueous solution) at room temperature3.0 – 4.0
Moisture content (by KF)%3.0 – 4.5
Melting Point°C57 – 62
Purity (by HPLC)%NLT 97.0

PACKING
5 kg & 25 kg drum.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry, well- ventilated area away from incompatible substances, in a tightly closed container.

REACH Status
Not registered yet.

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