Description

Di(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyltridecylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This chemical is essential for formulators requiring a high-performance active ingredient with excellent surface activity and stability. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the industrial biocides, personal care, and textile processing sectors for its dual functionality as a disinfectant and a softening agent.

Application

• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: A key active ingredient in formulations for hard surface disinfectants, algaecides, and sanitizers for institutional and industrial use.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in hair care products, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts a soft, antistatic finish to textiles and is a component in commercial and household fabric softener concentrates.
• Oilfield & Water Treatment: Serves as a biocide and corrosion inhibitor in recirculating water systems, cooling towers, and in oilfield drilling operations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a surfactant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance efficacy and coverage.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a debonding agent and biocide in paper manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Di(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyltridecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	102571-38-0
Molecular Formula	C26H48ClNO2
Molecular Weight	442.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltridecyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride; Benzyltridecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride, dihydroxyethyl derivative; Quaternium-26; Dihydroxyethyl benzyl tridecyl ammonium chloride; Benzyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl) tridecyl ammonium chloride; TDBAC (variation); Alkyl benzyl ammonium chloride (generic class)
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Quality Control

Our Di(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyltridecylammonium Chloride 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your production processes.

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 kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Salt)	Min. 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Max. 3.0%
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.