Velox™ AO-12
Gray Beard Solutions · Velox™
Velox™ AO-12 is a 30% active lauryl dimethylamine oxide, optimized for use as a wetting agent, foam booster, and grease cutter. It is stable in oxidizing systems, including peroxide and hypochlorite, and performs well in strong acid solutions like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Velox™ AO-12 is biodegradable, non-VOC, and compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It is commonly used in dishwashing detergents, industrial cleaners, and bleach-containing formulations due to its excellent cleaning performance and foam-boosting properties.
- Excellent foaming
- Biodegradable
- High stability
- VOC-free
- Excellent grease-cutting properties
- Globally compliant
- Excellent wetting properties
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- 1-dodecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide; 1-tetradecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide; Dihydrogen Oxide
- CAS number(s)
- 1643-20-5, 3332-27-2, 7732-18-5
- EC number
- 216-700-6; 222-059-3; 231-791-2
- INCI name
- Lauramine Oxide
- Synonyms
- Lauryl Dimethylamine Oxide
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid | - |
| Odor | Mild characteristic soapy | - |
| pH | 5.5 - 8.5 (10% aqueous solution) | - |
| Flash Point | No flash < 93.33 (SetaFlash Closed Cup) | °C |
| Density | 0.97 (at 25 °C) | g/ml |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble | - |
| Solubility in Other Solvents | Soluble in alcohols | - |
| Oxidizing Properties | Not considered as oxidizing, Structure-activity relationship (SAR) | - |
| Ionic Character | Nonionic | - |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid | - | - |
| - | Odor | Mild | - | - |
| - | Ionic character | Nonionic/Weakly Cationic | - | - |
| - | Water Solubility | Soluble | - | - |
| - | Activity | 29.0 - 31.0 | % | - |
| - | Free Peroxide | ≤0.3 | % | - |
| 10% aq. | pH | 5.5 - 8.5 | - | - |
| at 25 °C | Density | 0.97 ± 0.04 | g/ml | - |
| - | Boiling Point | 100 (approx.) | °C | - |
| - | Flash Point | < 93.33 (No flash) | °C | - |
| - | RVOC, EPA | 0 | % | - |
| - | Storage | Freeze/thaw stable | - | - |
| - | Shelf Life | 2 years | - | - |
- Industries
- CareChemical ManufacturingHI&I
- Product groups
- Wetting AgentsNonionic SurfactantsAmine Oxide
- Applications
- DetergentsCleaning products
- Functions
- HydrotropeDegreasing agentWetting AgentFoaming AgentSurfactant
- Market segments
- Household cleaning productsIndustrial cleaning products
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling