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Lauramine Oxide

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Aliases: LAO, Lauryl dimethylamine oxide

Foam-boosting amphoteric surfactant for cleaning and personal care surfactant blends.

Identity and Classification

N/A
INCI NameLauramine Oxide
IUPAC Name-
Other NamesLAO, Lauryl dimethylamine oxide
AbbreviationsLAO
Molecular Formula-
CAS #1643-20-5
EC #-
Ingredient Category-
Chemical Family-

Overview

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.

Functions and Industries

Foam BoostingDetergencyWettingThickening

Formulation Examples

  • Hard Surface Cleaner

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  • Industrial Degreaser

    Master ingredient application taxonomy value seeded from Master tables seeding.docx.

  • Dishwashing Liquid

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Compatibility and Incompatibility

Compatible

Amphoteric SurfactantsNonionic SurfactantsStrong Acids

Incompatible

No known incompatibilities documented.

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