Lauramine Oxide (LAO) | Amine Oxide Surfactant

Lauramine Oxide (LAO) Soft Wash

5kg

£29.98

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Lauramine Oxide, also known as Amine Oxide, Lauryl Dimethyl Amine Oxide (LDAO) and C12-14 Amine Oxide, is an aqueous surfactant solution supplied for professional formulation and manufacturing applications. Recognised for its foam boosting, cleansing and hydrotropic properties, it is widely utilised across household, industrial and personal care formulations.

Its versatility and compatibility with other surfactants have made Lauramine Oxide a commonly used ingredient within modern formulation environments.

Why Is Lauramine Oxide Used?

Lauramine Oxide is often selected due to its multifunctional surfactant properties and ability to support foam generation and formulation performance. Depending on the intended application, it may contribute to detergency, wetting and improved product aesthetics.

As an amine oxide surfactant, it is frequently encountered in systems where enhanced foam characteristics and broad formulation compatibility are important.

Common Uses & Applications

Household cleaning products
Hard surface cleaners
Dishwashing formulations
Industrial cleaning products
Foaming cleansing systems
Compatibility within certain cationic systems
Personal care formulations
Pet grooming products
Professional formulation applications

Alternative Names

Lauramine Oxide
Lauryl Dimethyl Amine Oxide
LDAO
LAO
Soft Wash
C12-14 Amine Oxide

Key Features

Amine oxide surfactant system
Supports foam enhancement
Compatible with a range of surfactant types
Suitable for aqueous formulations
Readily biodegradable
Multifunctional performance characteristics

Technical Information

Chemical Name: Amines, C12-14 (even numbered)-alkyldimethyl, N-oxides

CAS Number: 308062-28-4

EC Number: 931-292-6

Appearance: Light to straw liquid

Amine Oxide Content: 29.0 – 31.0%

Free Amine: 0.7% maximum

Free Peroxide: 0.20% maximum (when produced)

pH: 7.0 – 8.5 (10% in water)

Colour: 100 APHA maximum

Relative Density: 0.96 – 0.97 at 20°C

Dynamic Viscosity: 18 mPa.s at 25°C

Water Solubility: Emulsifiable

Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Follow any product-specific storage recommendations provided within the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. Keep out of reach of children. Not intended for consumption.

GHS05 Corrosive
GHS09 Environmental hazard

Products are supplied as a raw material intended for professional, trade or formulation use where applicable. Daxer does not provide formulation advice, manufacturing instructions or recommendations regarding suitability for any specific end product. Customers remain responsible for determining compatibility, performance and regulatory compliance within their own applications.

Common uses

How this ingredient is commonly used

Lauramine Oxide is valued for its multifunctional nature and broad compatibility across a variety of formulation types. It is commonly utilised within surfactant systems where foam support, detergency and formulation flexibility are desired.

Formulators frequently select Lauramine Oxide due to its compatibility with anionic and non-ionic surfactants, allowing it to be incorporated into a wide range of cleansing and cleaning formulations. Under appropriate formulation conditions, it may also be used alongside certain cationic systems.

Its widespread use across professional manufacturing environments has made Lauramine Oxide a well-recognised ingredient within numerous cleansing and cleaning applications.