Description

Sodium [2-(4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Acetate is an organic salt derived from a long-chain imidazoline, functioning as a versatile surfactant and conditioning agent. This compound matters for its unique combination of cationic and anionic properties, offering excellent emulsification, antistatic, and softening effects. Industries requiring high-performance surface-active materials, such as personal care, textile manufacturing, and industrial cleaning, need this specialized chemical for formulating stable and effective products.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and reduces static cling during textile processing and laundering.
• Personal Care Cleansers: Used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its mild cleansing and conditioning properties.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as an emulsifier and antistatic agent in hard surface cleaners, floor polishes, and vehicle wash formulas.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant.
• Leather Processing: Acts as a softening and fatliquoring agent in leather tanning and finishing.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a softener and debonding agent in tissue paper manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium [2-(4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Acetate
CAS No.	93963-06-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₃N₂O₃Na
Molecular Weight	348.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-[2-(4,5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetate; 2-Undecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, acetate, sodium salt; Imidazolinium acetate, sodium salt; Sodium undecylimidazoline acetate; Sodium lauryl imidazoline acetate; Conditioning Agent CA; Surfactant IM-AcNa
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Quality Control

Our Sodium [2-(4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 may affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (5% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	10.0 - 15.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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