Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl

Product Description

1. Molecular Definition Layer: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl is an amino acid–derived cationic surfactant composed of ethyl esterified arginine and lauroyl fatty acid, forming a biodegradable antimicrobial system.

2. Cellular Mechanism Layer: It disrupts microbial membrane integrity via electrostatic interaction with bacterial cell walls, while maintaining compatibility with epidermal barrier lipids at controlled concentrations.

3. Functional Translation Layer: It translates into antimicrobial protection, deodorizing performance, and microbiome balance support in cosmetic systems.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
• CAS No.: 60372-77-2
• Source: Synthetic amino acid–derived ester compound
• Molecular Components: Ethyl lauroyl arginate hydrochloride
• Appearance: White to off-white powder
• Solubility: Water soluble
• COA: Available per batch
• Suggested Usage Level: 0.1–0.5% (preservative system dependent)
• Storage: Cool, dry, sealed storage away from moisture

Key Benefits & Applications

• Molecular Mechanism: Exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity through membrane destabilization of bacterial cells via cationic amino acid–lipid interaction.
• Cellular Response: Supports microbiome balance by selectively reducing pathogenic microbial load while maintaining relative compatibility with skin barrier environment.
• Functional Output: Provides preservation support, deodorizing efficacy, and microbiome-friendly antimicrobial protection in cosmetic formulations.

• Applications: Preservative systems in emulsions and gels
• Applications: Deodorant and body care products
• Applications: Facial cleansers and rinse-off systems
• Applications: Microbiome-balanced skincare formulations

Formulation Guidelines

• Suggested Use Level: 0.1–0.5%
• Processing Recommendation: Add in cool-down phase (<40°C) to preserve antimicrobial activity
• pH Compatibility: 3.0–7.0
• Application Types: Preservative systems, deodorants, cleansers, microbiome-care products
• Compatibility: Glycols, mild surfactants, humectants, botanical extracts
• Synergy: Molecular network synergy with Ethylhexylglycerin via complementary membrane permeability modulation and multi-phase antimicrobial enhancement, combining cationic amino acid–based microbial disruption with lipid-phase preservative boosting activity to improve broad-spectrum preservation efficiency while maintaining skin microbiome compatibility and barrier integrity.