Description

Ammonium, Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tetradecyl-, Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This chemical is essential for formulators requiring a versatile ingredient that provides emulsification, antistatic effects, and biocidal activity in a single molecule. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, textile processing, and water treatment industries seeking high-performance specialty additives.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair conditioners, creams, and lotions.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Serves as a key surfactant and disinfectant in hard surface cleaners, sanitizers, and detergent formulations.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary for synthetic and natural fibers.
• Water Treatment: Employed as a biocide and algicide in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and biocidal additive in drilling and production fluids.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Utilized as a debonding agent, retention aid, and for microbial control in process waters.
• Agriculture: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations as an adjuvant to enhance efficacy.
• Plastics & Polymers: Applied as an internal antistatic agent and mold release additive.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium, Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tetradecyl-, Chloride
CAS No.	55910-01-5
Molecular Formula	C27H52ClNO2
Molecular Weight	458.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)tetradecylammonium chloride; Myristyl Benzyl Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Ammonium Chloride; Tetradecylbenzylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride; Benzalkonium chloride derivative (C14 alkyl chain with hydroxyethyl groups); Quaternium-24 (Cosmetic Ingredient Nomenclature); Benzyl(hydroxyethyl)(tetradecyl)ammonium chloride (alternative IUPAC); Quaternary ammonium compound, benzyl-C14-alkyldi(hydroxyethyl); Arquad® BHTD (trade name example)
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium, Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tetradecyl-, Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications such as assay, moisture content, and residue on ignition are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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