Description

Bis[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Methyl(Octadecyl)Ammonium Methyl Sulphate is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its unique combination of cationic activity and water solubility. This chemical is engineered to deliver effective surface modification and antimicrobial properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial biocide sectors seeking reliable performance enhancers.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Fabric Softeners: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent softening, antistatic, and lubricating properties.
• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: Serves as an active ingredient in formulations targeting bacteria and fungi due to its quaternary ammonium structure.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softening agent and dyeing assistant to improve fabric handfeel and dye uptake.
• Emulsion Stabilizer: Functions as a cationic emulsifier in various oil-in-water systems for cosmetics and industrial applications.
• Antistatic Agent: Incorporated into coatings and polymer treatments to reduce static charge accumulation.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Applied in metalworking fluids and industrial water systems as a filming amine inhibitor.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Methyl(Octadecyl)Ammonium Methyl Sulphate
CAS No.	94138-99-5
Molecular Formula	C29H63NO8S
Molecular Weight	585.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylbis(2-hydroxyethoxyethyl)octadecylammonium methyl sulfate; PEG-2 Methyloctadecylammonium methyl sulfate; Ethoquad O/12; Quaternary ammonium compound, bis(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)methyloctadecyl-, methyl sulfate; Octadecyl methyl bis(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)ammonium methyl sulfate; Polyoxyethylene (2) methyloctadecylammonium methyl sulfate; Bis(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)methylstearylammonium methyl sulfate
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Quality Control

Our Bis[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Methyl(Octadecyl)Ammonium Methyl Sulphate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with every shipment 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 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	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
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.