MACKAMINE® MCO is an amine oxide that serves as an excellent foam booster and viscosity builder. It is compatible with most surfactants and, due to the absence of amide or ester groups, it will not hydrolyze in either acidic or alkaline systems. MACKAMINE® MCO can be formulated with anionic, nonionic, and cationic products, becoming mildly cationic in acidic conditions. It can replace lower molecular weight amine oxides to enhance viscosity response. MACKAMINE® MCO is based on natural amines and contains no preservatives.

INCI Name: Lauramine Oxide

Chemical Name: Amines, C12-18-Alkyldimethyl

Chemical Family: Amine Oxides

Labeling Claims: Preservative-free

    Technical Data

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Application Format
    Hair Care Applications
    Home Care Applications
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Personal Hygiene Applications
    Skin Care Applications
    Use Level
    1 - 5% (Alkaline/Acid Cleaners), 1 - 5% (Bleach Cleaners), 1 - 5% (Hard Surface Cleaners), 5 - 15% (Hand Soaps), 3 - 10% (Cleansers)

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Hazy flowable gel*
    Stable in
    Hard Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Alkaline, Hypochlorite
    Compatible with
    Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.959--
    Total Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Color (90% in IPA)max. 2Gardner-
    Hydrogen Peroxide Contentmax. 0.20%-
    Amine Oxide Content (MW = 278)28.0 - 30.0%-
    Free Amine Content (MW = 262)max. 1.0%-
    Note

    * - 100C

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months
    Storage Conditions
    • Store Mackamine MCO in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Handle between 25°C - 45°C.
    • Avoid prolonged exposure to heating as this may lead to degradation.
    • Mackamine MCO has a shelf life of 730 days.