Chevron Phillips Chemical's normal alpha olefins are suitable for manufacturing alkyl dimethyl amines (ADMAs), which are precursors to a number of surface-active derivatives.   Amine oxides produced via hydrogen peroxide oxidation of ADMAs are excellent foam boosters and are typically used in shampoos and bubble baths.

Quaternary ammonium halides or "quats," which result from reaction of ADMAs with alkyl or benzyl halides, are highly effective biocides and antistatic agents.

Betaines, which are mild amphoteric surfactants, feature good foam boosting and stabilizing properties.  They are readily derived from ADMAs by reaction with sodium chloroacetate.