Description

Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties. This chemical is particularly significant for its ability to impart softening, antistatic, and conditioning effects in various formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial surfactant sectors for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners: Used as a key softening agent in liquid and dryer sheet formulations to reduce static cling and improve fabric hand feel.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Serves as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in skin creams, lotions, and other leave-on cosmetic products.
• Industrial Antistatic Agents: Incorporated into coatings and treatments for plastics, textiles, and synthetic fibers to dissipate static electricity.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Synergist: Enhances the efficacy of other antimicrobial agents in certain disinfectant and preservative systems.
• Organoclay Modifier: Used in the preparation of organically modified clays for use in nanocomposites and rheological additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	67907-25-9
Molecular Formula	C29H52ClNO2
Molecular Weight	482.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleylammonium chloride; Oleyl benzyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium chloride; Benzyl oleyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium chloride; Quaternium-26 (Cosmetic Ingredient Name); Arquad® B-246; Bardac® 2260; Bardac® LF; Bardac® LF-80; Variquat® B-246
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Quality Control

Our Benzylbis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and appearance are available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 80.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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