Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties and excellent water solubility. This compound is essential for formulators seeking to enhance the performance and stability of a wide range of industrial and specialty chemical products. It is particularly critical for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and water treatment industries who require reliable, high-purity functional ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent and antistatic agent in hair care products like shampoos, conditioners, and styling formulations.
• Textile Industry: Used as a softener and antistatic agent for synthetic and natural fibers, improving fabric handle and processing.
• Water Treatment: Functions as a biocide or a component in biocidal formulations for controlling microbial growth in industrial water systems.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Serves as a cationic surfactant in the formulation of various industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, and specialty chemical blends.
• Paper Manufacturing: Employed as a retention aid, drainage aid, or softening agent to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in formulations for corrosion inhibition, clay stabilization, and as a component in drilling and completion fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	78182-00-0
Molecular Formula	C7H18ClNO2
Molecular Weight	183.68 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethyl-3-hydroxypropyldimethylammonium Chloride; Dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)(3-hydroxypropyl)ammonium Chloride; 3-Hydroxypropyldimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)ammonium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C7 Type; Hydroxypropyl Hydroxyethyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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