Description

1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl Imidazolinium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound belonging to the imidazolinium class, valued for its cationic surfactant properties and excellent conditioning effects. This compound is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance softness, antistatic performance, and substantivity in a wide range of industrial and personal care products. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the textile, hair care, and fabric softener industries, where its unique structure provides superior compatibility and performance benefits.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, smoothness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Imparts a soft, fluffy hand feel to textiles and reduces static cling in dryer sheets and liquid softeners.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softening and antistatic finishing agent for natural and synthetic fibers during processing.
• Personal Care Cleansers: Incorporated into shampoos and body washes for its mildness and conditioning properties.
• Industrial Surfactant Blends: Serves as a cationic component in specialty formulations for emulsification and surface modification.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Utilized in certain industrial fluid systems where cationic surfactants provide protective filming properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl Imidazolinium Chloride
CAS No.	76069-38-0
Molecular Formula	C24H47ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	431.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptadecenyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazolinium Chloride; 1H-Imidazolium, 1,1'-(2-heptadecen-1-yl-1,3-propanediyl)bis[2-hydroxy-, chloride (1:1); Imidazolinium Quaternary Compound; Heptadecenyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Quat; Conditioning Agent QAI-76; CAS 76069-38-0
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl Imidazolinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters 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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 70%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Water Content	Max. 30%
Color (Gardner)	Max. 10

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