RAW MATERIAL
CTAC
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride CTAC
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride CTAC is a clear colorless to pale yellow cationic surfactant used in fabric-softener, cosmetic, textile, antistatic, wastewater-treatment, and latex applications.
Chemical Name
Cetyl Trimethy Ammonium Chloride
Molecular Weight
320 g/mol
Molecular Formula
[C16H33N+ (CH3)3]Cl-
EINECS
203-928-6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Description
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride CTAC is a quaternary ammonium-based cationic surfactant supplied as a clear liquid ranging from colorless to lightly pale yellow at approximately 25°C. It is widely used as a functional raw material in fabric-softener, textile-care, hair-care, cosmetic, wastewater-treatment, and specialty industrial formulations.
The material provides surface-active, emulsifying, softening, and antistatic functionality. Its cationic character makes it particularly suitable for textile-conditioning and personal-care systems where improved surface conditioning, static-control performance, and emulsion stability are required.
CTAC is also valued for its stability and compatibility with selected surfactant and formulation systems. The referenced product information highlights resistance to heat, light, pressure, acidic and alkaline conditions, together with good surface activity and biodegradation characteristics.
The referenced quality specification controls free amine, ash content, active ingredient concentration, and pH across Pure-grade, First grade, and Qualified grades. Final suitability should be evaluated according to the intended application, required grade, supplier-specific documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS
General Parameters
Appearance (25°C)
Colorless or lightly pale yellow clear liquid
Physical Form
Liquid
Surfactant Type
Cationic surfactant
Chemical Family
Quaternary ammonium compound
KEY PROPERTIES
Product Characteristics
Designed to maintain functional stability under elevated-temperature conditions in suitable industrial formulations.
Provides good resistance to light exposure under appropriate formulation and storage conditions.
Maintains useful performance characteristics under controlled pressure conditions in suitable industrial systems.
Offers good stability across acidic and alkaline formulation environments when used under appropriate technical conditions.
Provides effective cationic surface activity for conditioning, emulsifying, and textile-treatment applications.
Demonstrates good formulation stability for use in selected personal-care, textile, and industrial systems.
Provides favorable biodegradation characteristics compared with more persistent surfactant systems, subject to formulation and environmental conditions.
Compatible with selected surfactant systems and formulation ingredients when supported by appropriate compatibility testing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Data
| Specification | Pure-grade | First grade | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free amine by wt% | 1.0 max | 2.0 max | 3.0 max |
| Ashes | 0.5 max | 1.0 max | 2.0 max |
| Active ingredient by wt% | 30 min | 30 min | 30 min |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 4.0~8.5 | 4.0~8.5 | 4.0~8.5 |
APPLICATIONS
Typical Uses
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Used as an emulsifying and conditioning ingredient in hair-care products, conditioners, and selected cosmetic formulations.
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Applied as a softening ingredient in textile auxiliaries and fabric-conditioning formulations.
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Used as an antistatic functional ingredient in synthetic-fiber and textile-processing applications.
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Applied as a functional flocculating ingredient in selected professionally managed wastewater-treatment systems.
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Used as an anti-sticking and release-support ingredient in selected latex-processing applications.
STORAGE & HANDLING
Handling Guidance
Store in securely closed and appropriately labeled compatible containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated chemical-storage area. Protect the material from excessive heat, direct sunlight, contamination, and incompatible substances.
Cetrimonium Chloride is an industrial chemical that requires controlled professional handling. Avoid unnecessary direct exposure and follow the supplier-specific Safety Data Sheet, workplace chemical-safety procedures, and applicable protective-equipment requirements.
Storage, transport, spill response, and disposal should follow applicable regulations and the technical and safety documentation provided by the actual PBL supplier.
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