Description

Isothan Q CAS NO 53466-68-5 is a specialized quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its potent cationic surfactant properties. This chemical is essential for its excellent biocidal, antistatic, and conditioning effects, making it a critical component in formulations requiring microbial control and surface modification. Key industries that rely on this product include personal care, industrial biocides, textiles, and water treatment, where its efficacy and stability are paramount.

Application

• Hair Conditioners and Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners and Antistatic Agents: Imparts a soft hand feel to textiles and reduces static cling in synthetic fibers.
• Industrial and Institutional Disinfectants: Serves as a key active ingredient in formulations for surface disinfection and sanitization.
• Algaecides and Biocides for Water Treatment: Used in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems to control microbial growth.
• Emulsifier and Stabilizer: Facilitates the formation and stability of oil-in-water emulsions in various cosmetic and industrial products.
• Antistatic Coatings for Plastics: Applied to plastic surfaces to prevent dust accumulation and electrostatic discharge.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isothan Q
CAS No.	53466-68-5
Molecular Formula	C25H54ClN
Molecular Weight	404.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium chloride; N-Hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; 1-Hexadecyl-1-benzyldimethylammonium chloride; Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride; Benzylcetyldimethylammonium chloride; Isothan Q-75; BTC 824
EINECS	258-550-5

Quality Control

Our Isothan Q is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests including HPLC for assay and identification by IR and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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