Description

Quaternium-30 is a quaternary ammonium compound widely utilized as a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to various substrates. This makes it a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and textile industries seeking to enhance product performance and consumer appeal.

Application

• As a primary conditioning agent in hair care formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.
• To provide fabric softening and antistatic benefits in laundry care products and rinse-cycle softeners.
• As an emulsifier and softener in skin care products like lotions and creams.
• In textile processing as a softening and antistatic finishing agent for fibers and fabrics.
• As a conditioning additive in color cosmetics to improve texture and application.
• For industrial applications requiring cationic surface activity, such as in certain cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternium-30
CAS No.	58748-40-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Distearyldimonium Chloride; Di(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium chloride; Dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides; Arquad 2HT-75; Adogen 442; Tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-1-octadecanaminium chloride (mixed with related compounds)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quaternium-30 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets defined specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your production needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 74.0 % (as is) or tailored to grade
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 1.0 %
Color (Gardner)	≤ 3

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