Lauramine Oxide is a tertiary amine oxide. Because Lauramine Oxide has dual functional groups in the same molecule (both asidic and basic groups), it is very versatile. At a concentration of 30%, Lauramine Oxide produced severe dermal reactions in rabbits, but at 0.3% only slight to moderate erythema with slight edema. Lauramine Oxide at 0.1% in drinking water was not carcinogenic in rats. Lauramine oxide is used mainly in hair-care products such as shampoos, hair rinses, tonics and hair-grooming aids.