Description

Hexadecyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) widely recognized for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulating products that require effective disinfection, conditioning, and surface activity. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial biocides, textile, and water treatment sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Fabric Softeners: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent softening, antistatic, and lubricating properties.
• Industrial & Institutional Disinfectants: Used as a key active ingredient in hard surface cleaners and sanitizers for its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
• Water Treatment: Functions as a biocide and algicide in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems to control microbial growth.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softening agent, dyeing auxiliary, and antimicrobial finish for fibers and hides.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling fluids and production systems.
• Paper Manufacturing: Used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and softener in paper coating and tissue production.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	24625-03-4
Molecular Formula	C20H44ClNO
Molecular Weight	349.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl hydroxyethyl dimethylammonium chloride; Cetalkonium chloride; N-Cetyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride; 1-Hexadecyl-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylethanaminium chloride; Quaternium-33; Arquad® 16-29; Dehyquart® C; Crodacel QS; Cetrimonium hydroxyethyl cellulose; (2-Hydroxyethyl)cetyldimethylammonium chloride
EINECS	246-366-1

Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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