Description

Olealkonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties and broad-spectrum efficacy. This versatile chemical is essential for formulating products that require effective conditioning, emulsification, and antimicrobial activity. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primarily used as a conditioning agent and antistatic in shampoos, conditioners, and hair rinses to improve manageability and softness.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft hand feel to fabrics and acts as an antistatic agent in laundry rinse-cycle softeners and textile finishing processes.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and disinfectant component in hard surface cleaners, floor polishes, and sanitizing solutions.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as an emulsifier and antimicrobial preservative in creams, lotions, and other leave-on or rinse-off formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling muds and production fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Olealkonium Chloride
CAS No.	80458-20-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N-octadecenylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; Oleyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; Benzyl dimethyl oleyl ammonium chloride; Oleyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride; ADOGEN 432; Arquad DM18B-90; Bardac LF; Variquat B343
EINECS	279-542-8

Quality Control

Our Olealkonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active content, impurity profiles, and performance characteristics. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for our B2B partners.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 80.0 %
Water Content	≤ 20.0 %
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.