Description

Palmitamidopropylamine Oxide is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant derived from natural fatty acids. This compound is valued for its excellent foaming, conditioning, and thickening properties, making it a versatile ingredient in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for its mildness and compatibility with other surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care Products: Acts as a primary or secondary surfactant and foam booster in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and shaving creams, providing a rich, stable lather.
• Conditioning Formulations: Imparts excellent conditioning and detangling properties to hair care products, leaving hair soft and manageable.
• Home Care & Detergents: Used in liquid dish soaps, hard surface cleaners, and all-purpose cleaners for its grease-cutting ability and foam stability.
• Cosmetic Preparations: Serves as an emulsifier and viscosity modifier in lotions, creams, and other leave-on products due to its mild nature.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: A key component in formulations for vehicle wash, food processing plant cleaners, and other industrial degreasers.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fabric treatment and finishing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitamidopropylamine Oxide
CAS No.	67806-12-6
Molecular Formula	C19H40N2O2
Molecular Weight	328.54 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]hexadecanamide N-oxide; Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine Oxide; Hexadecanamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-, N-oxide; Amidoamine Oxide; AAPO; Surfactant APAO
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Quality Control

Our Palmitamidopropylamine Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for your formulations. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, amine oxide content, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 30.0% (in aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Free Amine	≤ 1.0%
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.