Description

Croquat M CAS NO 87914-09-8 is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its cationic surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulating products that require effective conditioning, emulsification, and antimicrobial activity. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial chemical sectors seeking reliable performance and supply chain stability.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, manageability, and antistatic properties.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup for its emulsifying and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Provides excellent softening and antistatic effects in rinse-cycle fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and disinfectant aid in hard surface cleaners, floor polishes, and sanitizing solutions.
• Pharmaceutical & Topical Preparations: Employed as an emulsifier and antimicrobial preservative in ointments and topical creams.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting agent, spreader, or emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Croquat M
CAS No.	87914-09-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cetrimonium chloride; Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium chloride; CTAC; Cetrimide (mixture); Palmityltrimethylammonium chloride; Cetrimonium Chloride (USP/INN)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Croquat M is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality control includes comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your regulatory and formulation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as anhydrous)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	Max. 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets standard requirements

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