Is Lauramine Oxide vegetarian?

Lauramine Oxide, also known as lauryldimethylamine oxide (LDAO), is a synthetic amine oxide-based zwitterionic surfactant with a C12 alkyl chain. It is used as a foam booster and viscosity modifier in cleansing products and is also used in biochemistry for protein purification.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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