Description

Croquat S CAS NO 87914-10-1 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 ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial specialties 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 Products: Used in creams, lotions, and cleansers for its emulsifying and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Provides excellent softening and antistatic effects on textiles in both household and industrial laundry applications.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and disinfectant aid in hard surface cleaners, floor polishes, and sanitizing solutions.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized as an emulsifier, corrosion inhibitor, or biocide component in drilling and production fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Croquat S
CAS No.	87914-10-1
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; Arquad 16-29; Arquad 16-50
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Croquat S is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with relevant standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

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. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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