MACKAMINE® LA EF

1 of 22 products in this brand
MACKAMINE® LA EF is a vegetable-derived lauramine oxide that provides excellent foam boosting and foam stability. It is compatible with most surfactants, contains no amide or ester groups, and will not hydrolyze in acidic systems. MACKAMINE® LA EF is also stable in highly alkaline products and in the presence of hypochlorite bleach. This product is free from EDTA.

INCI Name: Lauramine Oxide

Chemical Name: Dodecyldimethylamine oxide

Chemical Family: Amine Oxides

Labeling Claims: Preservative-free

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

    Technical Data

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Amine Oxides
    Chemical Name
    Dodecyldimethylamine oxide
    INCI Name
    Lauramine Oxide
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Foam Booster,
    Foam Stabilizer,
    Surfactant,
    Surfactant (Amphoteric)
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Foam Booster,
    Foam Stabilizer,
    Surfactant,
    Surfactant (Amphoteric)
    Technologies
    Cleaning Ingredients,
    Cosmetic Ingredients
    Product Families
    Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
    Foam Control Agents,
    Stabilizers
    Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
    Stabilizers
    Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
    Amphoteric Surfactants
    Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
    Amphoteric Surfactants

    Features & Benefits

    Benefit Claims
    Cold Processable,
    Hard Water Tolerance,
    Water Soluble
    Labeling Claims
    Preservative-free
    HII Features
    Alkaline Stable,
    Cold Processable,
    Hard Water Tolerance

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    HI&I Care,
    Personal Care
    Applications
    Personal Care — Beauty & Care
    Bath & Shower,
    Hair Care,
    Skin Care
    HI&I Care — Home Care
    Dish Care,
    Surface Care
    HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
    Industrial Cleaning
    Application Format
    Rinse Off
    Hair Care Applications
    Shampoos & Rinses
    Home Care Applications
    Acid Cleaners,
    Alkaline Cleaners,
    Bleach Cleaners,
    Detergents,
    Hand Dishwash
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Acid Cleaners,
    Alkaline Cleaners,
    Bleach Cleaners,
    Detergents
    Skin Care Applications
    Skin Cleanser
    Use Level
    5 - 10% (Hand Dishwash), 1 - 5% (Alkaline/Acid Cleaners), 1 - 5% (Bleach Cleaners), 5 - 10% (Shampoos), 10 - 30% (Skin Cleansers)

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Liquid
    Appearance
    Clear liquid*
    Stable in
    Hard Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Alkaline, Hypochlorite
    Compatible with
    Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.97--
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH Value (at 25°C, 10% Aqueous)7.0 - 9.0--
    Colormax. 1Gardner-
    Hydrogen Peroxide Contentmax. 0.20%-
    Amine Oxide Content (MW = 240)29.0 - 31.0%-
    Free Amine Content (MW = 224)max. 0.50%-
    Total Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
    Yeast Count and Mold Countmax. 10CFU/g-
    Note

    * - IN001

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Chemical Inventories
    AICS (Australia),
    CSCL (Japan),
    DSL (Canada),
    IECSC (China),
    KECI (Korea),
    PICCS (Phillipines),
    TCSI (Taiwan),
    TSCA (USA)

    Packaging & Availability

    Regional Availability
    • Americas
    • North America

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months
    Storage Conditions
    • Store in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. If material becomes hazy after exposure to cold gently heat to 35°C and mix before use.
    • Handle between 15°C - 60°C. Avoid prolonged exposure to heating as this may lead to degradation.
    • Mackamine® LA EF has a shelf life of 730 days