Description

Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hexadecyl Sulphate is a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant with a unique structure combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and antistatic properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical industries for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and conditioning agent in hair conditioners, creams, lotions, and other rinse-off formulations.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, antistatic agent, and lubricant in fiber and fabric processing to improve handle and processing performance.
• Industrial Emulsions: Serves as an effective emulsifier for creating stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions in polishes, coatings, and agricultural formulations.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a surfactant and corrosion inhibitor in synthetic and semi-synthetic cutting and grinding fluids.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a softener and debonding agent to improve the softness and bulk of tissue and paper products.
• Specialty Surfactant Blends: A key intermediate for synthesizing more complex surfactant molecules with tailored properties for niche applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hexadecyl Sulphate
CAS No.	4492-79-9
Molecular Formula	C22H49NO7S
Molecular Weight	471.70 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA-Cetyl Sulfate; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium cetyl sulfate; Triethanolamine cetyl sulfate; Cetyl triethanolammonium sulfate; Hexadecyl triethanolammonium sulfate; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethan-1-ol) hexadecyl sulfate; TEA Hexadecyl Sulfate; Trihydroxyethylammonium hexadecyl sulphate
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hexadecyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications is provided with each 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 material 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 paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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