Description

Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from palmitic acid and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, functioning as a versatile cationic surfactant and emulsifier. This compound is valued for its ability to modify surface properties, enhance compatibility between phases, and act as a stable conditioning agent in demanding formulations. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical industries seeking effective, ionic functional additives.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a substantive cationic emulsifier and conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to textiles and reduces static cling during industrial finishing processes.
• Cosmetic Emulsions: Serves as a primary or co-emulsifier in skin creams, lotions, and ointments, stabilizing oil-in-water systems.
• Antistatic Agents: Used in polymer processing and coatings to dissipate static electricity and prevent dust attraction.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Functions as a component in protective coatings and metalworking fluids due to its film-forming and surface-active properties.
• Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: Enhances the wetting and emulsifying power of formulations designed to remove oils and greases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate
CAS No.	49719-60-0
Molecular Formula	C22H47NO5
Molecular Weight	405.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium hexadecanoate; Triethanolammonium palmitate; TEA-Palmitate; Palmitic acid triethanolamine salt; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethanol) palmitate; Trihydroxyethylammonium palmitate; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine palmitate; Triethylolammonium palmitate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every 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 to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Acid Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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