Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide
- Derived from: coconut
- Pronunciation: (\ocktil\ ˌ\dī-ˈme-thəl\ \ə-ˈmēn\ \ˈäk-ˌsīd\)
- Type: Naturally-derived
What Is Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide?
Octyl dimethyl amine oxide is a white powder derived from either palm kernel oil or coconut. [1,2] Commercially, the ingredient is most typically sold as an aqueous solution at 25%-35%.[3]
What Does Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide Do?
Octyl dimethyl amine oxide is a surfactant, meaning that it breaks surface tension in water and allows dirt and oil to be flushed away. It is also a foaming agent.[2] These two reasons are why this ingredient is often found in products like surface cleaners, laundry detergents, dishwashing soaps, shampoos, and hair conditioners.[3]
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Is Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide Safe?
Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[4,5] Research shows the ingredient is not a skin sensitizer and is typically not a strong skin irritant.[3]
Why Puracy Uses Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide
We use coconut-based octyl dimethyl amine oxide as an environmentally friendly, biodegradable surfactant and cleanser.
Sources
[1] Personal Care Council
[2] American Cleaning Institute
[3] ChemicalBook
[4] Whole Foods Market Body Care Standards
[5] Whole Foods Market
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