Description

Dodecyl[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This chemical is essential for formulators requiring a versatile, broad-spectrum biocide with excellent surface activity and compatibility. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the industrial, institutional, and personal care sectors for creating effective disinfectants, sanitizers, and fabric softeners.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Disinfectants: A key active ingredient in hard surface cleaners, floor sanitizers, and spray disinfectants for hospitals, schools, and food processing facilities.
• Algaecides and Biocides: Used in water treatment systems, cooling towers, and recreational water to control algae and microbial growth.
• Fabric Softeners and Conditioners: Imparts antistatic and softening properties to textiles in laundry rinse cycles.
• Personal Care Preservatives: Serves as a preservative in shampoos, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations to prevent spoilage.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a biocide and surfactant in drilling muds and production fluids to mitigate bacterial corrosion.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	94160-20-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₄₀ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	337.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauryl[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride; Dodecyldimethyl(2-hydroxyethoxyethyl)ammonium Chloride; Dodecyl Dimethyl (2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl) Ammonium Chloride; Quaternium-26; 2-[2-(Dodecyldimethylammonio)ethoxy]ethanol Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-1-dodecanaminium Chloride; Lauryl PEG-2 Dimonium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dodecyl[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride 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, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.