Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has very high acute toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has very high acute toxicity to aquatic life
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
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.
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.
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides do not cause dermal sensitization.
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.
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.
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)
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not genotoxic.
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.
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not carcinogenic.
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.
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
The international Organisation for Economoic Co-operation and Development reported that amine oxides are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.
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.
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Known to cause cancer
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Known to cause cancer
some
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
some
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Probably carcinogenic to humans
some
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
Impurity: NITROSAMINES
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis