Description

Quaternium-16 is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its potent cationic properties and efficacy as a conditioning agent. This chemical is valued for its ability to impart softness, manageability, and antistatic effects in various formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and industrial surfactant sectors seeking high-performance cationic additives.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Primary conditioning agent to improve wet combing, reduce static, and enhance hair softness and shine.
• Skin Care & Creams: Used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in lotions and creams to improve texture and feel.
• Textile Softeners: Key component in fabric softeners and rinse aids to impart a soft, smooth hand feel to textiles and reduce static cling.
• Industrial Biocides: Utilized for its antimicrobial properties in disinfectant formulations and as a preservative in water treatment and industrial processes.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Acts as a retention aid, drainage aid, and softener in paper manufacturing to improve sheet properties.
• Antistatic Agents: Incorporated into plastics, coatings, and synthetic fibers to reduce or eliminate static electricity buildup.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternium-16
CAS No.	35239-12-4
Molecular Formula	C25H54ClN
Molecular Weight	404.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetrimonium chloride; Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium chloride; CTAC; Palmityltrimethylammonium chloride; Cetrimonium chloride (INCI); Cetrimide (pharmaceutical grade)
EINECS	252-416-9

Quality Control

Our Quaternium-16 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards are 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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as CTAC)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Control	To specification on request

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