Lauryl Amine Oxide (LAO)
Description |
Lauryl Amine Oxide is an excellent, versatile highly efficient surfactant for cleaning, contributing good foam and solubilizing properties to all kinds of cleaners, shampoos, bath and body products, and even detergents and cleaners for hard surfaces and even formulations for washing fine fabrics. |
INCI | Lauramine oxide |
Active Surfactant Matter | 30% |
Alternative names | Dodecyldimethylamine Oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine-N-oxide |
Usage rate | 1-20% |
Applications |
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Texture | Pale yellow liquid |
Charge | Nonionic |
Solubility | Water |
Why do we use it in formulations? | This ingredient is a commonly used surfactant that is derived from coconuts and is a popular anti-microbial agent which cleanses and kills microbes at the same time. |
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