Description

Bis(Hydroxyethyl)-Aminopropyl-n-Hydroxyethyl-Octadecylamine Dihydrofluoride is a quaternary ammonium salt derivative valued for its cationic surfactant properties and ability to act as a conditioning and antistatic agent. This compound is essential for formulators requiring stable, substantive ingredients that bond effectively to various substrates. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial surfactant sectors for its unique combination of long-chain hydrophobicity and cationic activity.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing detangling, softness, and shine.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts softness, reduces static cling, and improves fabric handle in rinse-cycle softeners and textile finishing agents.
• Industrial Surfactants & Emulsifiers: Serves as a cationic emulsifier or co-emulsifier in various industrial formulations, including polishes, coatings, and asphalt emulsions.
• Personal Care Cleansers: Used in skin cleansers and body washes for its mildness and ability to deposit a conditioning film on the skin.
• Antistatic Agents: Incorporated into products for plastics, synthetic fibers, and electronics to dissipate static charge.
• Biocide & Sanitizer Formulations: Can be utilized as a component in certain disinfectant and sanitizer formulations where cationic activity is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Hydroxyethyl)-Aminopropyl-n-Hydroxyethyl-Octadecylamine Dihydrofluoride
CAS No.	6818-37-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₈F₂N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	496.77 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecylamino]propyl]ammonium dihydrofluoride; Octadecyl-[3-(bis-2-hydroxyethyl-amino)-propyl]-2-hydroxyethyl-ammonium dihydrofluoride; Bis-Hydroxyethyl Aminopropyl Hydroxyethyl Octadecylamine Dihydrofluoride; Cationic Surfactant 6818-37-7; Quaternary Ammonium Salt Fluoride; Stearyl Amidoamine Dihydrofluoride Derivative; Conditioning Agent 6818-37-7
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Hydroxyethyl)-Aminopropyl-n-Hydroxyethyl-Octadecylamine Dihydrofluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure consistent identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided and available upon request, supporting compliance for various industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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