Description

Diethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from palmitic acid, functioning as a cationic surfactant and emulsifier. This compound is valued for its ability to modify surface properties, providing conditioning, antistatic, and softening effects in various formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty chemical industries seeking effective cationic agents.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant to provide excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners: Imparts a soft, smooth hand feel and reduces static cling on textiles and non-woven fabrics.
• Skin Care Emulsions: Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in creams and lotions to enhance skin feel and product stability.
• Industrial Emulsification: Serves as a cationic emulsifier for waxes, oils, and polymers in specialty industrial applications.
• Antistatic Agents: Incorporated into formulations for plastics and synthetic fibers to reduce static electricity buildup.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Utilized in certain metalworking and coating formulations for its film-forming and protective properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate
CAS No.	93776-82-0
Molecular Formula	C22H47NO3
Molecular Weight	373.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-N,N-diethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethanaminium palmitate; Diethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid, compd. with 2-(diethylamino)ethanol (1:1); DEAE-Palmitate; 2-(Diethylamino)ethanol palmitate; Cationic surfactant DEA palmitate; N,N-Diethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium palmitate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets defined specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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