Description

Quaternium-82 is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic properties and conditioning effects. This specialty chemical is a key ingredient in formulations requiring substantive deposition and surface modification. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial surfactant sectors seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Hair Care Products: As a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve manageability, softness, and shine.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup formulations for its emulsifying and skin-smoothing properties.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Imparts a soft, antistatic finish to textiles in rinse-cycle softeners and detergent boosters.
• Industrial Surfactants: Acts as a cationic surfactant or emulsifier in various industrial cleaning and processing applications.
• Antistatic Agents: Formulated into products for plastics, electronics, or synthetic fibers to reduce static charge.
• Biocide & Preservative Systems: Utilized for its antimicrobial properties in certain disinfectant and preservative blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternium-82
CAS No.	173833-36-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Quaternary ammonium compound, 82; Polyquaternium-82 (related class); Behentrimonium chloride (common related compound); Cetrimonium chloride (common related compound); Cationic surfactant 82; Quat-82; Conditioning agent 82; 1-Alkanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride, homopolymer (IUPAC-style)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quaternium-82 is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and safety for its intended applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and identity 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture Content	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0

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