Description

1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant belonging to the imidazolinium class, valued for its excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and antistatic properties. This compound is essential for formulators seeking mild, biodegradable, and highly effective surface-active agents for demanding personal care and industrial applications. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include personal care, home care, textile processing, and agrochemicals, where it functions as a primary emulsifier, softener, and corrosion inhibitor.

Application

• Personal Care Products: Acts as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, and skin cleansers.
• Home Care Formulations: Used in fabric softeners, laundry detergents, and hard surface cleaners for its superior softening and cleaning efficacy.
• Textile Industry: Serves as a softening and antistatic agent for synthetic and natural fibers during finishing processes.
• Agrochemicals: Functions as an effective emulsifier and adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Industrial Cleaners: Employed in metalworking fluids, degreasers, and institutional cleaners for its emulsifying power and corrosion inhibition.
• Coatings and Inks: Used as a dispersing and wetting agent to improve pigment stability and application properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide
CAS No.	14350-95-9
Molecular Formula	C25H49N2O4
Molecular Weight	441.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-(carboxymethyl)imidazolinium hydroxide; Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Carboxylate; Amphoteric H; Amphoteric Surfactant CAS 14350-95-9; Imidazolinium Amphoteric Surfactant; Monateric 985; Mackam 2CYSF; C17 Alkyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Glycinate
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, pH, and appearance are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay	≥ 95.0% (Active Matter)
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Water Content	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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