Description

Cetrimonium Tosylate is a quaternary ammonium salt widely recognized for its potent cationic surfactant properties and excellent compatibility with various formulation systems. This compound is crucial for delivering conditioning, antistatic, and antimicrobial effects in a stable and effective manner. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, hair treatment, and textile softening industries seeking high-performance actives.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primarily used as a key conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, manageability, and reduce static.
• Skin Care Products: Incorporated into creams and lotions for its emulsifying and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Serves as an effective antistatic and softening agent in industrial and household fabric care products.
• Antimicrobial Formulations: Utilized for its biocidal properties in certain disinfectant and preservative systems.
• Cosmetic Additive: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various cosmetic preparations to enhance texture and performance.
• Industrial Surfactant: Applied in specialty chemical formulations requiring cationic surface activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetrimonium Tosylate
CAS No.	138-32-9
Molecular Formula	C26H49NO3S
Molecular Weight	455.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyltrimethylammonium Tosylate; Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Tosylate; CTAT; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium p-Toluenesulfonate; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Cetrimonium p-Toluenesulfonate; Incroquat CTT-50
EINECS	205-316-6

Quality Control

Our Cetrimonium Tosylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for industrial and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.