Description

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)[2-(Stearoyloxy)Ethyl]Ammonium Formate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a fatty acid ester moiety, functioning as a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent. This compound is valued for its ability to provide excellent softness, antistatic properties, and emulsification in various formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-performance ingredients for conditioners, fabric softeners, and industrial emulsifiers.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinse-Off Products: Acts as a primary cationic conditioning agent, imparting softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Used as a key softening ingredient in liquid and dryer sheet formulations for textiles.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other leave-on cosmetic products.
• Industrial Surfactant Blends: Employed in specialty formulations requiring cationic surface activity, such as in certain biocides or corrosion inhibitors.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Functions as a softening and lubricating agent in fiber and yarn processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)[2-(Stearoyloxy)Ethyl]Ammonium Formate
CAS No.	51137-00-9
Molecular Formula	C25H51NO6
Molecular Weight	461.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)(2-stearoyloxyethyl)ammonium formate; Diethanolamine stearic ester methosulfate (related compound); DEA-Stearate Esterquat Formate; 2-(Stearoyloxy)-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethanaminium formate; Quaternary ammonium compound, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) coconut alkyl, formates; (2-Hydroxyethyl)bis[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]ammonium formate; Stearamidopropyl dihydroxyethylammonium formate (common industry name).
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)[2-(Stearoyloxy)Ethyl]Ammonium Formate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and safety for its intended applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and key physical parameters 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 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	Off-white to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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