A conditioning agent that smooths hair and reduces frizz and static, leaving strands soft and manageable.
Formula
C14H31N
Mol. Weight
213.40
CAS #
112-18-5
Form
Liquid
State
N,n-dimethyldodecylamine appears as a clear yellow liquid with a fishlike odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membrane
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from lauric acid (found in coconut and palm oils), developed for use in cosmetics as an anti-static and emollient ingredient.