Lauramine Oxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dodecyldimethylamine oxide
What does it do?
Lauramine Oxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Lauramine Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lauramine Oxide?
Lauramine Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dodecyldimethylamine oxide
Is Lauramine Oxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lauramine Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lauramine Oxide do in cosmetic products?
Lauramine Oxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, perfuming, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Lauramine Oxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lauramine Oxide is 1643-20-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010