Cocamine oxide

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Amines oxides; CAS No: 61788-90-7; Cocoalkyldimethyl; Coco alkyl dimethyl oxides; N,N-dimethyl(coconut oil alkyl)amine oxide

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Cocamine oxide is used in cosmetic preparations. Cocamine oxide acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of skin and hair). Furthermore, it acts as a surfactant, increases foam formation, structure and durability of the foam.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer