Lauramine oxide

Lauramine oxide (CAS 1643-20-5), also known as LDAO, is an amphoteric surfactant that functions as a foam booster, viscosity modifier, and conditioning agent.

Where is Lauramine oxide used?

• Personal care: thickens shampoos, body washes and liquid hand soaps
• Foam stabilisation: stabilises foam generated by primary surfactants such as sulfates or sulfonates
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: boosts detergency and improves soil removal on hard surfaces
• Fabric care: contributes to softness and antistatic performance
• Coatings and adhesives: dispersing and stabilising agent that maintains emulsion integrity
• Its behaviour shifts between nonionic and cationic depending on pH, making it compatible with a broad range of surfactant systems.

Good to know: Compatible with a broad range of surfactant systems because its behaviour shifts between nonionic and cationic depending on pH.

Commercial specifications

• Aqueous solution, typically 30% active content, though concentrations vary by manufacturer
• Bulk liquid supply in IBC containers or drums