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Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 71486-82-3
  • IUPAC: Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N-[3-(C12-15-alkyloxy)propyl] derivs., N-oxides

Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide (CAS 71486-82-3) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Not classified for GHS hazards at the ingredient level per available SDS data. Functions as a mild non-ionic surfactant.

Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N-[3-(C12-15-alkyloxy)propyl] derivs., N-oxides (CAS 71486-82-3) is an amine oxide-type non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and foam modifier in acid-based cleaning products including mineral deposit removers.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Non-ionic amine oxide surfactant used as emulsifier and foam stabilizer in cleaning formulas

Common questions about Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide

What is Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide used for in car care?
Non-ionic amine oxide surfactant used as emulsifier and foam stabilizer in cleaning formulas
Is Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide a VOC?
No. Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Ethanol iminobis N-alkyloxypropyl N-oxide is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.