AMMONYX® LO SPECIAL

1 of 21 products in this brand
AMMONYX® LO SPECIAL is a naturally derived lauramine oxide surfactant that plays diverse roles across personal care, household, and industrial products. It serves as a foam enhancer, viscosity builder, and emulsifier in personal care formulations. Moreover, it functions as a lubricant in textile applications.

INCI Name: Lauramine Oxide

Functions: Dispersant, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Foam Stabilizer, Lubricant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
1643-20-5
EC No.
216-700-6
Chemical Structure

AMMONYX® LO SPECIAL - Chemical Structure

X = 11 (Predominantly)

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Foam Enhancer
  • Foam Stabilizer
  • Viscosity Builder
  • Lubricant*
  • Bleach Stable
  • Emulsifier*
  • Wetting Agent*
  • Dye Dispersant*
  • Acid Stable
  • Can be formulated with anionic, nonionic and cationic materials.

(*For the textile industry)

Product Features & Attributes
  • Preservative Free
  • Stable in Hydrogen peroxide
  • Stable in Hypochlorite bleach
  • Superior Grease Cutter
  • Lime Soap Dispersant (neutral to alkaline pH)
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
End Product Uses

Personal Care

  • Shampoos
  • Handsoaps
  • Bath Products
  • Creams & Lotions
  • Hair Conditioners

Household, I&I

  • Dishwashing Detergents
  • Cleansers
  • Hard Surface Cleaners (which contain acids or bleach)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Biorenewable Carbon Index86%
Boiling Point100°C
pH (10% in aqueous solution)6.5 - 8.0
Cloud Point-7°C
Amine Oxide (MW 251)30%
Density0.99g/ml
Free Amine (MW 232)max. 1%
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Free Peroxidemax. 0.2%
Viscosity (at 25°C)77cPs
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances
  • All components of AMMONYX LO Special are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 1643-20-5), Europe (EINECS 216-700- 6), Japan (ENCS 2-198), Canada (DSL 1643-20-5), Australia (AICS 1643-20-5), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE- 11348), Philippines (PICCS 1643-20-5) and China (IEICS 1643-20-5).
  • AMMONYX LO Special is cleared for use under 40 CFR 180.910, pre- and post-harvest applications.

Safety & Health

Toxicity

The available toxicity data shows AMMONYX LO Special to be slightly toxic orally to rats, (LD₅₀ = 3600 mg/kg). At 2.5% active, AMMONYX LO Special may cause severe eye irritation and minimal irritation to the skin.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMMONYX LO Special is available in bulk, totes and 55 gallon drum quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMMONYX LO Special. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash hands thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMMONYX LO Special be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures not lower than 50°F (10°C) nor higher than 120°F (49°C). Avoid overheating or freezing.
  • Bulk Storage Information: Tanks, with a conservation vent, made of 316L stainless steel or fiberglass with an Atlac 382 corrosion liner are recommended. Centrifugal or positive displacement gear pumps and piping should be 316L stainless steel. Recommended storage for bulk tanks is 20-52°C (68-125°F).