Description

Cetrimonium is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its cationic surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for its potent conditioning, emulsifying, and antimicrobial effects in a variety of industrial and personal care formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, hair care, and textile industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and anti-static properties to hair.
• Skin Care & Cosmetic Creams: Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent to improve skin feel and product texture.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts a soft, smooth hand feel to fabrics and reduces static cling.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as an emulsifying agent and preservative enhancer in creams and ointments.
• Industrial Biocides & Sanitizers: Utilized for its antimicrobial efficacy in disinfectant formulations.
• Antistatic Agents: Applied in plastics and synthetic fiber processing to reduce static electricity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetrimonium
CAS No.	6899-10-1
Molecular Formula	C19H42N+ (as cation, commonly associated with chloride or bromide)
Molecular Weight	284.45 g/mol (as C19H42N+)
Synonyms	Cetrimonium Bromide (CTAB); Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide; Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium Bromide; Cetrimide; CTAB; Trimethylcetylammonium Bromide; Palmityltrimethylammonium Bromide
EINECS	229-963-7 (for Cetrimonium Bromide)

Quality Control

Our Cetrimonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We adhere to strict protocols for purity, identity, and performance, with specifications often aligned with cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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