Lauramine Oxide

Lauramine Oxide

AKA “1643-20-5, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, 1-Dodecanamine, N, N-dimethyl-, N-oxide, LDAO, Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Ammonyx AO, Ammonyx LO, Empigen OB”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Lauramine oxide

AKA: 1643-20-5, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, 1-Dodecanamine, N-dimethyl-, N-oxide, LDAO, Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Ammonyx AO, Ammonyx LO, Empigen OB

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Clean

On the basis of the available animal and clinical data presented in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Lauramine Oxide and Stearamine Oxide are safe as cosmetic ingredients for "rinse-off" products under present conditions of use. For use in "leave-on" products, the Expert Panel concludes that Lauramine Oxide should be limited to 3.7% and Stearamine Oxide to 5%.

Solubility In water, 190,000 mg/L at 25 °C

Formula

C14H31NO

Mol. Weight

229.40

CAS #

1643-20-5

Form

Powder

State

Dimethyldodecylamine-n-oxide is a crystalline solid.

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Functions

Antistatic

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Hydrotrope

Viscosity Controlling

Reduces Static

Removes Impurities

Conditions Hair

Adds Fragrance

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant created mid-20th century from lauramine as a foam booster and thickening agent. Provides gentler cleansing than traditional anionic surfactants and is used in shampoos and body washes.