Description

Ethylhexadecyldimethylammoniumchloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) widely recognized for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulators requiring a reliable and effective active ingredient with excellent stability and compatibility. It serves as a critical component for manufacturers in the disinfection, personal care, textile processing, and water treatment industries, where performance and quality are paramount.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in industrial, institutional, and some agricultural disinfectants for its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in hair care products, skin creams, and other cosmetics.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts antistatic and softening properties to textiles and is a component in commercial and household fabric softeners.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a biocide and algicide in industrial cooling water systems and swimming pools.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling muds and production fluids.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a debonding agent and biocide in paper manufacturing processes.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in chemical synthesis and microbiological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylhexadecyldimethylammoniumchloride
CAS No.	13264-41-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄ClN
Molecular Weight	346.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetethyldimonium Chloride; N-Ethyl-N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium Chloride; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride; Cetyl Ethyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Ethyl Cetyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Quaternium-17; CEDAC; EC-DMAC
EINECS	236-231-0

Quality Control

Our Ethylhexadecyldimethylammoniumchloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your formulation requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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