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Oleamine Oxide (Oleyl Dimethylamine Oxide)

CAS 70142-34-6 · Formula C20H41NO · MW 311.5 g/mol

An oleyl-chain amine oxide that boosts foam and thickens detergent systems while adding antistatic character. It is used as a foam booster, viscosity builder and antistatic/conditioning agent in cleaning and personal-care formulations.

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HS Code
3402.49
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Amphoteric
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Cleaning / Degreasing
Functional Roles
OLEAMINE OXIDE
ANTISTATICCLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
Applications & Use Cases
  • Foam boosting: increases foam volume and stability in cleaning systems
  • Viscosity control: thickens liquid detergents and cleansers
  • Antistatic conditioning: provides antistatic and conditioning effect
  • Co-surfactant: used alongside primary surfactants in cleaning blends
Safety & Handling
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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 49
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.49
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
70142-34-6
Molecular Formula
C20H41NO
Molecular Weight
311.5 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(Z)-N,N-dimethyloctadec-9-en-1-amine oxide
INCI Name
OLEAMINE OXIDE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
QCTZUSWOKFCWNB-QXMHVHEDSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Long-chain amine oxide Oleyl amine oxide Oleyl dimethylamine oxide Oleamine oxide N,N-Dimethyloleyl N-oxide oleyldimethylamine oxide Oleyl dimethyl amine oxide N,N-Dimethyl-9-octadecen-1-amine-N-oxide UNIMOX OL MACKAMINE O2 9-Octadecen-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide 9-Octadecen-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide, (Z)- N,N-Dimethyloleylamine oxide 9-Octadecen-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide, (9Z)- OLEAMINE OXIDE [INCI] (Z)-N,N-dimethyloctadec-9-en-1-amine oxide UNII-MV4MNS120P
Full Description

Oleamine oxide (oleyl dimethylamine oxide, CAS 70142-34-6) is an amine oxide surfactant derived from oleyl dimethylamine. It is used as a foam booster, viscosity builder and antistatic/conditioning agent in cleaning and personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is oleamine oxide?

Oleamine oxide (oleyl dimethylamine oxide, CAS 70142-34-6; C20H41NO) is an amphoteric amine oxide surfactant derived from oleyl dimethylamine. It is used as a foam booster, viscosity builder, and antistatic/conditioning co-surfactant in cleaning and personal-care formulations.

What is another name for oleamine oxide?

It is also referred to as oleyl dimethylamine oxide and carries CAS 70142-34-6. It sits in the amine oxide class of amphoteric surfactants.

What is oleamine oxide used for?

It boosts and stabilizes foam, builds viscosity in liquid detergents and cleansers, and provides antistatic/conditioning function. It is typically used as a co-surfactant alongside primary anionic surfactants in cleaning blends.

What is the HS code for oleamine oxide?

Oleamine oxide is classified under HS heading 3402.49 (organic surface-active agents). Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your customs broker, as national subheadings can vary.

What bulk packaging and documentation does RawSource provide?

We supply oleamine oxide in drums, IBC totes, and bulk to manufacturers, with a CoA and SDS on every shipment. Request a bulk quote with your required volume and packaging.

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