Description

Quaternium-61 is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic properties and conditioning effects. This specialty chemical serves as a highly effective surfactant and antistatic agent, providing superior performance in formulations requiring substantive deposition and surface modification. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial processing sectors seeking reliable ingredient performance.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, improving manageability, reducing static, and enhancing shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup for its emulsifying properties and to provide a smooth, soft skin feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Imparts softness and reduces static cling in textiles and laundry rinse aids.
• Industrial Surfactant: Functions as a cationic surfactant in various industrial processes, including emulsification, dispersion, and as an antistatic agent for plastics and synthetic fibers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternium-61
CAS No.	111905-55-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Quaternium-61; Quaternary ammonium compound, (carboxymethyl)(3-cocoamidopropyl)dimethyl, hydroxide, inner salt; Cocamidopropyl betaine quaternary derivative; (3-Cocoamidopropyl)(carboxymethyl)dimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quaternium-61 is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for every shipment 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); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 30%
pH (as is or 10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Color (Gardner)	Max. 3

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