Caloxamine® LO is a surfactant solution containing lauryl dimethylamine oxide in water. It serves as a foam booster, grease cutter, and coupler in both personal care and HI&I applications.

INCI Name: Lauramine Oxide

Chemical Name: Dodecyldimethylamine oxide

CAS Number: 1643-20-5

Certifications & Compliance: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), EPA Registered

Synonyms: DDAO, DDNO, Dimethylaurylamine oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine oxide, Dimethyllaurylamine oxide, Dodecydimethylamine-N-oxide, Lauramine oxide, Laurylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylammonium oxide, LDAO, N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, n-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine-N-oxide, n-Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-n-dodecylamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine oxide

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features
Product Benefits
  • Caloxamine® LO is CleanGredients® Listed, which means it has been pre-approved by the U.S.
  • EPA to meet the criteria of their Safer Choice Standard.
  • This certification may streamline the approval process for EPA’s Safer Choice program, getting a formulator’s Safer Choice-labeled product to market faster.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Product Applications
  • Shampoo, Bubble Bath, and Hand Soap: Caloxamine® LO provides excellent foam stabilizing and viscosity building in neutral or mildly basic media. It is therefore a suitable co-surfactant for a range of personal cleansing products.
  • Conditioning Formulations: Caloxamine® LO, at acidic pH, displays cationic properties which make it ideal for mild conditioning applications. The product’s versatility is enhanced by its proven stability over a wide pH range.
  • Liquid Dish Detergent: Caloxamine® LO finds application in a range of household and institutional dish detergents where it serves to emulsify grease and stabilize foam where needed.
  • Hard Surface Cleaners: Caloxamine® LO’s good detergency, tolerance of hypochlorite and compatibility with other surfactants make it an ideal component of general household cleaners, metal cleaners, car wash and wax strippers. general household cleaners, metal cleaners, car wash and wax strippers.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content30wt%-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, Initial)147mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)140mm-
Freeze Point30.0°F-
pH (at 10% Solution)7.5--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information

Caloxamine® LO is available in 450 lb. poly drums, 2200 lb. poly totes and bulk (tank rail and tank truck).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Information
  • Caloxamine® LO should be stored at temperatures between 40 and 120oF.
  • Frozen material may be thawed in a warm room; avoid excessive heat.
  • Keep container closed when not in use.
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling.
  • Do not get in eyes. Avoid skin and clothing contact.
  • Avoid breathing vapors.