Description

Polyoxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-2-(Diethylmethylammonio)Ethyl-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound belonging to the class of polyoxyethylene alkyl ammonium chlorides. This specialty surfactant is valued for its cationic nature, which provides excellent compatibility with various substrates and enhances performance in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors for its emulsifying, conditioning, and antistatic properties.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent and antistatic in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, improving manageability and softness.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft hand feel to fabrics and provides durable antistatic properties during textile processing and finishing.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and emulsifier in hard surface cleaners, floor polishes, and degreasers, where cationic stability is required.
• Personal Care Products: Used in skin creams, lotions, and other leave-on or rinse-off products for its emulsification and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a compatibility agent, tank-mix adjuvant, or anti-drift agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a softener, debonding agent, or retention aid in the production of tissue papers and specialty papers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyoxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-2-(Diethylmethylammonio)Ethyl-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, Chloride
CAS No.	68132-96-7
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Synonyms	Polyoxyethylene (2) diethylmethylammonium chloride; PEG-2 diethylmethylammonium chloride; Ethomeen® C/12; Quaternary ammonium compound, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylcoco alkyl, ethoxylated, chlorides; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)ethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, chloride; Coco bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium chloride ethoxylate; Amine oxides, coco alkyldimethyl, ethoxylated, quaternized
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Quality Control

Our production of Polyoxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-2-(Diethylmethylammonio)Ethyl-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in active matter content, pH, and ionic character. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 90%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%

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