Lauramine Oxide Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Lauryl Dimethyl Amine Oxide
- Lauryl Amine Oxide
- LDAO
- Dodecyldimethylamine Oxide
Lauramine oxide supplier for detergent, cleaner and personal-care formulators in Malaysia. The same material is written as lauryl dimethyl amine oxide, N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and LDAO on specification sheets (CAS 1643-20-5). It is the C12 amine oxide surfactant, supplied as a clear to pale yellow aqueous solution.
Its charge behaviour depends on pH, reading as non-ionic near neutral and cationic under acidic conditions. Formulators use it to boost and stabilise foam, build viscosity in surfactant systems and soften the harshness of an anionic base. Active content is the parameter that drives dosing, with around 30 percent the usual trading level.
Commercial choice runs across detergent and personal-care grades, higher active content solutions and grades held to tighter free-amine or colour limits. The identity to hold is lauramine oxide, the C12 amine oxide specifically, not the coconut-chain or amidopropyl amine oxides, which carry their own INCI names and specifications.
Send the required active content, specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 1643-20-5
- Grade
- detergent, personal care
- Appearance
- clear to pale yellow aqueous solution
Lauramine Oxide grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detergent grade lauramine oxide | clear aqueous solution | around 30 percent active is the usual trading level, grade dependent | Dishwashing liquids, hard-surface cleaners and thickened cleaner bases where foam volume and viscosity response are the reasons for the addition. | Drum or IBC. The pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Personal-care grade lauramine oxide | clear to pale yellow aqueous solution | — | Shampoo, body wash and cleansing bases, chosen as a secondary surfactant for foam quality, mildness and light conditioning feel. | Drum or IBC. The pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Higher active content lauramine oxide | aqueous solution | above the usual trading level, grade dependent | Concentrate blending and surfactant premix work where less water is wanted per unit of surfactant charged. | Drum or IBC. The pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Low free-amine lauramine oxide | clear aqueous solution | — | Formulations that specify a tighter free-amine or colour limit than a standard detergent grade carries. | Drum or IBC. The pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy lauramine oxide from ChemTrade
Request a quote for lauramine oxide
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | lauramine oxide, the INCI name for N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, the C12 amine oxide surfactant | — |
| CAS number | 1643-20-5 | — |
| Ionic character | non-ionic near neutral pH and cationic under acidic conditions, which is why it is described as pH dependent rather than fixed | — |
| Appearance | clear to pale yellow aqueous solution | — |
| Active content | typically around 30 percent in traded solutions, with roughly 25 to 35 percent active grades common and higher concentrations available | — |
| pH | near neutral to mildly alkaline as supplied, grade dependent | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water and readily diluted into aqueous formulations | — |
| Routine grade checks | active content, free amine, colour and pH against the required specification | — |
Lauramine Oxide applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool place away from frost and prolonged heat, since low temperatures can cloud or thicken the solution. Use gloves and eye protection with the concentrate and follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about lauramine oxide
Is lauramine oxide the same as lauryl dimethyl amine oxide?
Yes, the same material under different naming conventions. Lauramine oxide is the INCI name, lauryl dimethyl amine oxide and N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide are the chemical names, and LDAO is the abbreviation used on specification sheets.
Is lauramine oxide the same as cocamidopropylamine oxide?
No. Cocamidopropylamine oxide is built on a different backbone and is a different product with its own specification, so it should be ordered by name. The same applies to the coconut-chain amine oxide sold under its own INCI identity.
What is lauramine oxide used for?
It is used as a foam booster and stabiliser, a viscosity builder and a mildness aid in dishwashing liquids, hard-surface cleaners, thickened cleaner concentrates, shampoos and body washes. Industrial and institutional cleaning and textile auxiliary work use it for the same reasons.
Why is an amine oxide chosen for thickened cleaners?
Formulators reach for an amine oxide when a cleaner has to stay both thick and foaming in aggressive chemistry, which narrows the choice of foam booster. Behaviour still depends on the rest of the recipe, so confirm it in your own formulation trial.
What active content should I ask for?
Traded solutions commonly sit near 30 percent active, with roughly 25 to 35 percent grades in general use and higher concentrations available. Quote the active content your formulation is calculated on so dosing and price comparison work on the same basis.
What details are needed for a lauramine oxide quotation?
Send the active content, any free-amine or colour requirement, the application, quantity and delivery location, plus your existing specification, preferred pack and document needs. That lets one quotation cover the full requirement.