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Alkyl dimethyl amine oxides (C10-16)

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cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, mold and mildew remover, indoor dish detergent or soap, hand cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency products for babies laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

CTK5B0197, DTXSID80880367, ZINC2008702, AKOS024386384, N,N-DIMETHYLTRIDECAN-1-AMINE N-OXIDE, FT-0734252, ST51037581, J-519583, Q27260260, SCHEMBL81375

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Asthma / Respiratory
LOW

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

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No Data

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Low concern for biodegradation; damage to DNA; cancer

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has very high acute toxicity to aquatic life	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that the lowest acute oral LD50 for any amine oxide tested is 846 mg/kg body weight.	some	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2006. Amine Oxides. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile for SIAM 22 April 18-21, 2006.
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides do not cause dermal sensitization.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2006. Amine Oxides. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile for SIAM 22 April 18-21, 2006.
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28)
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not genotoxic.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2006. Amine Oxides. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile for SIAM 22 April 18-21, 2006.
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not carcinogenic.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2006. Amine Oxides. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile for SIAM 22 April 18-21, 2006.
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2006. Amine Oxides. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile for SIAM 22 April 18-21, 2006.