Cetrimonium Chloride
Industrial Applications
Cetrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a cationic surfactant, conditioning agent, and antimicrobial additive in both industrial and consumer applications. In personal care products, it is employed in hair conditioners, shampoos, and lotions, where it functions as a softening, detangling, and antistatic agent, improving manageability and texture. Industrially, Cetrimonium Chloride is used as a biocide and preservative in cosmetic formulations, emulsions, and water-based systems to prevent microbial contamination. It also serves as a dispersant and stabilizer in coatings, textile processing, and emulsion polymerization, promoting uniform distribution of solids and improving stability. Additionally, it is applied in industrial cleaning formulations and aqueous treatment systems for its antimicrobial and surface-active properties.
Physical Properties
Cetrimonium Chloride is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid or as a concentrated aqueous solution. It is highly soluble in water and forms clear, stable solutions at room temperature. The compound is cationic in nature, giving it strong affinity for negatively charged surfaces such as hair, fibers, and certain particles in suspensions. Cetrimonium Chloride is not flammable, but standard chemical handling precautions should be observed, including avoiding inhalation, ingestion, or prolonged skin contact.
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
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