Description

n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Isooctadecanamide Hydroxyacetate is a versatile cationic surfactant and conditioning agent derived from isostearic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent substantivity to surfaces, providing superior softening, antistatic, and emulsifying properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial chemical sectors seeking high-performance ingredients for formulations requiring enhanced feel and compatibility.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, imparting softness, manageability, and reduced static.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a key cationic softener for textiles, providing a smooth, luxurious hand feel and excellent antistatic performance on natural and synthetic fibers.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and makeup products, enhancing skin feel and formulation stability.
• Industrial Emulsification: Serves as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, lubricants, and other industrial oil-in-water emulsions.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a surfactant and deposition aid in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading and adherence on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Isooctadecanamide Hydroxyacetate
CAS No.	68189-10-6
Molecular Formula	C24H50N2O4
Molecular Weight	430.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctadecanamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, acetate (salt); Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate (related compound); Cationic Isostearic Acid Amide; Hydroxyethyl Isostearamide Ethyl Dimonium Acetate; Isostearamidoethyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Acetate; 68189-10-6; Conditioning Agent CAS 68189-10-6
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Quality Control

Our n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Isooctadecanamide Hydroxyacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your formulations.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0

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