Velox™ AO-8
Gray Beard Solutions · Velox™
Velox™ AO-8 is a 40% active octyl dimethylamine oxide in water, used as a low to moderate foam wetting agent and solubilizer. It is stable in acidic, hypochlorite, and peroxide systems, and enhances surface activity in strong acid solutions like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Velox™ AO-8 is compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants, making it suitable for various cleaning formulations, including household cleaners, glass cleaners, floor scrubbers, and industrial cleaners. It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, offering excellent detergent and grease-cutting properties.
- High stability
- Globally compliant
- VOC-free
- Biodegradable
- Effective foam control
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- 1-Octanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide; Dihydrogen Oxide
- CAS number(s)
- 2605-78-9, 7732-18-5
- EC number
- 607-854-9; 231-791-2
- Synonyms
- Octyl Dimethylamine Oxide
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to light amber liquid | - |
| Odor | Mild characteristic soapy | - |
| pH | 5.5 - 8.5 (10% aqueous solution) | - |
| Flash Point | No flash <100 (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 light amber solution | - | - |
| - | Odor | Mild | - | - |
| acidic pH | Ionic character | Nonionic/Weakly Cationic | - | - |
| - | Water Solubility | Soluble | - | - |
| - | Activity | 41±1 | % | - |
| - | Free Peroxide | ≤0.5 | % | - |
| 10% aq. | pH | 7.0±1.5 | - | - |
| at 25 °C | Density | 0.97±0.04 | g/ml | - |
| - | Boiling Point | 100 (approx.) | °C | - |
| - | Flash Point | >93.3 | °C | - |
| - | RVOC, EPA | 0 | % | - |
| - | Storage | Freeze/thaw stable | - | - |
| - | Shelf Life | 2 years | - | - |
- Industries
- CareChemical ManufacturingHI&I
- Product groups
- Nonionic SurfactantsAmine OxideWetting Agents
- Applications
- Cleaning productsIndustrial & institutional cleaningGlass cleanersOilfield treatmentsFloor cleaning productsCIP cleaning solutions
- Functions
- Foaming AgentHydrotropeSolubilizing agentWetting Agent
- Market segments
- Industrial cleaning productsHousehold 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