Description

2-Hydroxyethyldimethyl-3-Stearamidopropylammonium Nitrate is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties and conditioning effects. This specialty chemical is essential for formulators seeking to enhance softness, antistatic performance, and manageability in various end products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and industrial surfactant sectors.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, shine, and detangling properties.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a key cationic softener to improve the hand-feel, reduce static cling, and enhance the durability of treated fabrics and textiles.
• Personal Care Products: Serves as an emollient and antistatic agent in skin creams, lotions, and other cosmetic preparations.
• Industrial Surfactants: Functions as a cationic emulsifier or softening agent in various industrial cleaning and processing formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyethyldimethyl-3-Stearamidopropylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	2764-13-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₅₃N₃O₄
Molecular Weight	459.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Nitrate; N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)stearamide ethonitrate; 2-Hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]propyl]-1-ethanaminium nitrate; Cetamin; Quaternary ammonium compound, (3-stearamidopropyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethyl, nitrate; Stearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Nitrate; Conditioning agent CAS 2764-13-8
EINECS	220-418-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyethyldimethyl-3-Stearamidopropylammonium Nitrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications 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); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

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 - 7.0
Water Content	Max. 3.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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