Myristamine oxide is one of the principal surfactants used in the formulation of cosmetics, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals. Amine oxide mixtures containing myristarnine oxide are used as foam boosters and stabilizers, detergents, emollients, and conditioners in shampoos, dishwashing detergents, heavy-duty detergents, bar soap, bubble-bath, shaving soaps, after and pre-shave lotions, and foam rubber. T

• Inert Reassessment Decision Document for 1-Tetradecanamine,N, N-diemthyl-,N-oxide (PDF)(12 pp, 791 K)