Lauramine Oxide

Lauramine Oxide is an amphoteric surfactant widely used in household, industrial, and personal care products. Known for its excellent foam boosting, thickening, and cleaning properties, lauramine oxide enhances the performance of detergent systems by providing both stability and mildness. Its balanced surfactant structure allows it to function as a foam stabilizer, viscosity modifier, and grease remover, making it a key ingredient in shampoos, body washes, dishwashing liquids, and hard surface cleaners.

In addition to personal care and cleaning, lauramine oxide offers antimicrobial and antistatic benefits, contributing to its use in disinfectants and conditioning products. It is valued for its biodegradability, compatibility with a wide range of surfactants, and ability to perform in high-foaming and high-strength cleaning applications. With its multifunctional role, lauramine oxide helps formulators develop effective, stable, and eco-conscious cleaning and care solutions.

Synonyms: Lauryl dimethylamine oxide, Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, AO-12, Amine oxide surfactant.

Characteristics:
IUPAC Name: N,N-Dimethyldodecan-1-amine N-oxide
CAS Number: 1643-20-5
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous under UN transport regulations (varies by region)

Recommended Industries & Applications:

• Household Cleaning: Dishwashing liquids, multipurpose cleaners, hard surface cleaners.
• Personal Care: Shampoos, body washes, and bath products as a foam booster and thickener.
• Industrial Cleaning: Degreasers, car wash formulations, and high-performance detergents.
• Disinfectants & Hygiene Products: Contributes to antimicrobial and sanitizing formulations.
• Textiles & Specialty Applications: Antistatic and conditioning properties in fabric care and specialty chemical systems.