CAFLON® LAO
INCI: Lauramine Oxide
Overview
Surfactant; Amines, C10-16-alkyldimethyl, N-oxides AND/OR Laurylamine oxide
- Foam Boosting
- Foam Stabilizing
- Mild
- Viscosity builder
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Water phase
Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.
Functional role
Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.
Pairs well with
- A secondary amphoteric surfactant
- A mild conditioning agent
- A thickening salt or gum
Handling watch-outs
- Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Univar
- CAS
- 1643-20-5, 70592-80-2
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