BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Foam-boosting amphoteric surfactant for cleaning and personal care surfactant blends.
INCI Name: Lauramine Oxide
CAS Number: 1643-20-5
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Amphoteric/nonionic behavior depending on pH
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: LAO
Lauramine Oxide is an industrial ingredient used for co-surfactant for foam boosting, detergency, wetting, and viscosity support. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Lauramine Oxide is used in practical industrial formulations where co-surfactant for foam boosting, detergency, wetting, and viscosity support. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.5-10% as supplied depending on active matter.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Co-surfactant for foam boosting, detergency, wetting, and viscosity support.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Amphoteric/nonionic behavior | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Amphoteric Surfactants
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
Strong Acids
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Concentrated amine oxide solutions can be irritating; review supplier SDS/TDS before handling.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.