Description

Dodecylhexadecyltrimonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties and conditioning effects. This specialty chemical is essential for formulators seeking to enhance softness, manageability, and antistatic performance in various end products. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial surfactant sectors.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: As a primary cationic surfactant to provide excellent detangling, smoothness, and manageability.
• Skin Creams & Lotions: To impart a soft, luxurious feel and improve the substantivity of formulations to the skin.
• Fabric Softeners: As a key ingredient to deliver superior fabric softening and antistatic benefits.
• Industrial Emulsifiers: For stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions in various industrial and institutional cleaning products.
• Antistatic Agents: In products for textiles, plastics, and electronics where static control is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecylhexadecyltrimonium Chloride
CAS No.	103807-18-7
Molecular Formula	C31H66ClN
Molecular Weight	488.3 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylhexadecyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Lauryl Palmityl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Trimethyl(dodecyl)hexadecylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium chloride, dodecyl deriv.; C12-16 Alkyltrimethylammonium Chloride; C12-16 ATAC; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C12-16 Alkyl Trimethyl, Chlorides
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Quality Control

Our Dodecylhexadecyltrimonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 95%
pH (10% Solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Water Content	Max. 3.0%

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