Cetrimonium Chloride
HI&I
Cetrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound that typically appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a mild amine-like odor. It is highly soluble in water and alcohols, and functions as a cationic surfactant with strong antistatic, conditioning, and antimicrobial properties. In HI&I cleaning applications, Cetrimonium Chloride is used as a disinfectant, fabric softener active, antistatic agent, and preservative booster. It is commonly found in surface sanitizers, hard surface cleaners, laundry products, and conditioning cleaners due to its ability to reduce static, kill microbes, and improve product feel on surfaces and fabrics.
Personal Care
Cetrimonium Chloride is a pale, yellow liquid that is known as a topical antiseptic. Commonly, it is used in shampoos, conditioners, hair rinses, and anti-frizz products to act as an antistatic agent. It is manufactured through an amine alkylation reaction.
Grade
- Industrial
- CTAC 30%
- CTAC 50%
Other Names
- C16-alkyltrimethylammonium Chloride
- 1-Hexadecanaminium
- N,N,N-trimethyl Chloride
- Hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium Chloride
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- CTAC