Description

Dimethyl Octadecyl Ammonium Hydroxypropylsulfonate is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and betaine derivative. This compound is valued for its excellent compatibility, mildness, and superior conditioning properties in demanding formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors seeking high-performance, multifunctional ingredients. The product is supplied under strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary conditioner and antistatic agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks for smoothness and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in facial cleansers, shower gels, and liquid soaps for its mildness and skin-friendly foaming properties.
• Home Care Products: Acts as a surfactant and viscosity modifier in hard surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and fabric softeners.
• Industrial Surfactant: Employed in textile processing, agrochemical formulations, and as an emulsifier or corrosion inhibitor in various industrial processes.
• Enhanced Stability Agent: Improves the stability and compatibility of formulations containing cationic and anionic ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Octadecyl Ammonium Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CAS No.	68812-92-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₄₉NO₄S
Molecular Weight	435.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Octadecyldimethylammonium hydroxypropyl sulfonate; Stearyl dimethyl ammonium hydroxypropyl sulfonate; C18 Alkyl dimethyl betaine sulfonate; Sulfobetaine ASB-18; Amphoteric surfactant CAS 68812-92-0; (3-Sulfopropyl)dimethyloctadecylammonium hydroxide, inner salt; Lauryl sulfobetaine (C18 analog)
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Octadecyl Ammonium Hydroxypropylsulfonate is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent industry and customer specifications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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