Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (ELA-HCl) | Natural Preservative & Antimicrobial Cosmetic Ingredient | Amorewell
Product Information
Product Overview
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (ELA-HCl) is a multifunctional cosmetic preservative derived from amino acid and fatty acid chemistry.
It is widely used in modern personal care formulations as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent and preservative system booster, helping protect products from bacteria, yeast, and mold growth.
In addition, it provides mild skin conditioning properties, making it suitable for advanced cosmetic formulations requiring both protection and skin compatibility.
Key Benefits
✔ Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection
✔ Helps extend product shelf life
✔ Effective at low usage concentration
✔ Enhances performance of preservative systems
✔ Mild skin conditioning effect
✔ Suitable for sensitive skin formulations
Applications
Skincare & Personal Care
- Facial creams and lotions
- Serums and emulsions
- Sensitive skin formulations
- Daily skincare products
Hair Care Products
- Shampoos and conditioners
- Scalp care formulations
- Leave-on hair treatments
Preservation Systems
- Broad-spectrum preservative systems
- Preservative booster formulations
- Natural-inspired antimicrobial systems
- Paraben-free formulation systems
Functional Role in Formulations
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl works as a modern preservative system component, providing antimicrobial protection while supporting mildness and formulation compatibility.
It is often used in combination with other preservatives to create effective and balanced preservation systems for water-based cosmetics.
Specifications
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol and glycerol |
| TLC | ≥95.00% |
| Purity(HPLC) | ≥97.00% |
| Lauric acid | ≤5% |
| Ethyl laurate | ≤3% |
| L-Arginine.HCl | ≤1% |
| Ethyl arginine.2HCl | ≤1% |
| N-Lauroyl-L-arginine | ≤3% |
| Melting Point | 50-62℃ |
| Water Content | ≤5.0% |
| PH(1% aqueous solution) | 3.0-5.0 |
| Assay( AgNO3 Method) | 90.0%～100.0% |
| Lead | ≤1mg/Kg |
| Arsenic | ≤3mg/Kg |
| Cadmium | ≤1mg/Kg |
| Mercury | ≤1mg/Kg |
Why Choose Amorewell ELA-HCl
Amorewell supplies high-quality multifunctional cosmetic preservation ingredients for global formulators.
✔ High purity and stable quality
✔ Strong antimicrobial performance at low dosage
✔ Suitable for natural and mild preservation systems
✔ Excellent formulation compatibility
✔ Global cosmetic ingredient supply capability
Packaging
- 25 kg / drum
- Customized packaging available
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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (ELA-HCl) | Natural Preservative & Antimicrobial Cosmetic Ingredient | Amorewell
- INCI Name: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
- CAS Number: 60372-77-2 (also indexed under related CAS systems in databases)
- Molecular Formula: C20H41ClN4O3
- Molecular Weight: 421.02
- Appearance: White to off-white powder
- Purity: ≥95%
- Function: Preservative / antimicrobial agent
- Type: Amino acid–fatty acid derivative
- Solubility: Water soluble