Description

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, C20-22-Alkyltrimethyl, Chlorides are a high molecular weight cationic surfactant belonging to the quaternary ammonium salt family. These compounds are valued for their potent antimicrobial and antistatic properties, as well as their excellent fabric softening capabilities. They are essential raw materials for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial processing sectors seeking effective and versatile cationic agents.

Application

• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Primary active ingredient in household and industrial fabric softeners, providing excellent softening, antistatic, and fragrance-carrying properties.
• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Key conditioning agent in hair care formulations, offering detangling, smoothness, and manageability.
• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: Used as a broad-spectrum biocide in hard surface cleaners, disinfectant wipes, and sanitizing solutions for institutional and industrial use.
• Industrial Biocides: Employed in water treatment, oilfield, and pulp & paper industries for microbial control and slime inhibition.
• Emulsifier & Phase Transfer Catalyst: Serves as a cationic emulsifier in specific polymerization processes and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
• Antistatic Agents: Applied in textile finishing and plastics processing to reduce static charge buildup.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, C20-22-Alkyltrimethyl, Chlorides
CAS No.	68607-24-9
Molecular Formula	Typically C23H50ClN to C25H54ClN (for individual homologues)
Molecular Weight	~380 - 420 g/mol (for individual homologues)
Synonyms	Behentrimonium Chloride (major component); C20-22 Alkyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Tallowtrimonium Chloride; Docosyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Quaternium-47; Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-docosanaminium chloride; Adogen 432
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Quality Control

Our Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, C20-22-Alkyltrimethyl, Chlorides are manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, amine content, and moisture are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 70% (typical, aqueous solution) / ≥ 90% (solid)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0% (for solid grade)
Free Amine & Amine Salt	≤ 2.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 100

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