EPA Safe Ingredient - YES
EWG® Score – 1
EU and Canada Approved – YES
Plant-based – Yes – Palm oil
Skin Irritant – mild
Environment Hazard – low
Biodegradable –Yes > 80% after 28 days with a window of 10 days
CAS – 1643-20-5
What is Lauramine Oxide?
Lauramine oxide, also known as dodecyl dimethylamine oxide, is a surfactant commonly used in household and personal care products. It belongs to the class of amine oxides and is derived from natural sources like coconut oil or palm kernel oil. Ours is derived from palm oil.
Why do we use Lauramine Oxide?
We use lauramine oxide as a surfactant to help improve the effectiveness of our cleaning products. It contributes to the foaming and lathering properties of our shampoo and bubble bath.
Is Lauramine Oxide safe to use? Is it nontoxic?
Lauramine oxide is generally regarded as a mild irritant. While it is considered safe for use inhousehold and personal care products when used as directed, some individuals with sensitive skin may experience irritation or allergic reactions.
In Summary
Rustic Strength uses lauramine oxide as a surfactant to help improve the effectiveness of cleaning products and contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of personal care items. It is readily biodegradable, mildly irritable on the skin, and plant-based.
If you have any questions regarding this or any other ingredients we use, feel free to reach out to our email: customercare@rusticstrength.com. We would be more than happy to answer your questions.
We invite you to do your own research!
Scientific journals and articles are the foundation of evidence-based decisions at Rustic Strength. Blogs can provide helpful information. However, if it can not cite scientific articles, its claims stand on little.
EPA Safe Ingredient - https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#scil
EWG® Score = https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703407-LAURAMINE_OXIDE/
EU - https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.015.183
Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-hotlist-prohibited-restricted-ingredients/hotlist.html
Plant-based - SDS on file with manufacturer
Skin Irritant - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3109/10915818709098563
Environment Safe – SDS on file with manufacturer
Biodegradable – SDS on file with manufacturer