Lauramine Oxide OA-12 CAS 1643-20-5 – High-Purity Surfactant and Foaming Agent

BLIT Chemical Lauramine Oxide CAS 1643-20-5 is an amphoteric surfactant and mild foaming agent widely used in personal care, household cleaning, and industrial formulations. As a trusted manufacturer, BLIT Chemical ensures premium quality Lauramine Oxide with high purity and excellent performance consistency.

Lauramine Oxide appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a faint amine odor. It is soluble in water and compatible with both anionic and nonionic surfactants, enabling synergistic effects in detergents and shampoos. The compound demonstrates excellent foam stability, thickening properties, and surface activity, making it valuable in formulations requiring gentle cleansing and viscosity control.

Chemically, Lauramine Oxide acts as a tertiary amine oxide, offering superior detergent and emulsifying capabilities even in hard-water systems. It maintains stable performance across a wide pH range and contributes to product mildness, making it ideal for sensitive-skin formulations.

Specification

Lauramine Oxide Applications

Lauramine Oxide is a versatile surfactant with numerous industrial and consumer applications, driven by its excellent foaming, cleaning, and emulsifying properties.

1. Personal Care Products

Lauramine Oxide is widely used in shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, and facial cleansers as a foam booster and viscosity enhancer. It enhances mildness in formulations containing anionic surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate. Its conditioning properties improve feel and rinseability, ideal for sensitive-skin and baby-care products.

2. Household and Institutional Cleaners

In dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners, and hard-surface degreasers, Lauramine Oxide provides strong detergency and stability under high alkalinity. It helps remove grease effectively while maintaining foam integrity, even in the presence of oily residues.

3. Industrial Cleaning and Textile Processing

Used in industrial degreasers, metal cleaners, and textile scouring agents, Lauramine Oxide contributes to emulsification and wetting of hydrophobic soils. Its high tolerance to electrolytes makes it compatible with complex cleaning systems.

4. Agricultural Formulations

Lauramine Oxide serves as a wetting and dispersing agent in agricultural pesticide formulations. It enhances penetration and spreading of active ingredients on plant surfaces, increasing efficacy.

5. Oilfield and Emulsion Systems

In oilfield chemicals, Lauramine Oxide helps stabilize emulsions and reduces surface tension. It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor and foam stabilizer under varying salinity and temperature conditions.

Storage & Handling

Store Lauramine Oxide in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizing agents. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and moisture.

Usage Guidelines

• Recommended dosage: 1–10% depending on formulation type.
• Compatible with: Anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.
• pH stability: Performs well in pH 4–12 systems.
• Temperature resistance: Retains activity under moderate heat.
• Blending advice: Mix slowly into aqueous phase to prevent excessive foam formation.

Packaging

25kg or 200kg drums, or customized packaging according to customer requirements.