Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride

Product Overview

Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride, commonly recognized by its acronym CTAC, is a premier quaternary ammonium compound serving as a versatile cationic surfactant in multiple industrial sectors. This chemical exhibits exceptional surface activity, making it a critical component for formulations requiring emulsification, softening, and antistatic properties. Our manufacturing process ensures high active content and consistent quality, meeting rigorous international standards for both personal care and heavy industrial applications.

As a leading supplier in the specialty chemicals market, we provide this material with guaranteed purity levels suitable for sensitive formulations. The compound functions effectively as a substance that modifies surface interactions, providing superior conditioning effects in cosmetic products while maintaining robust performance in harsh industrial environments such as asphalt emulsification and water treatment systems.

Technical Specifications

Our production facility adheres to strict quality control protocols to ensure every batch meets the specified physical and chemical parameters. The following table outlines the standard technical indicators for this grade:

Industrial Applications

The versatility of Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride allows it to serve as a key ingredient across diverse industries. Its cationic nature provides unique benefits that anionic or nonionic surfactants cannot achieve alone.

• Personal Care and Cosmetics: Widely utilized as a primary conditioning agent in hair care products, it imparts softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to keratin fibers. It also acts as an effective emulsifier in lotion and cream formulations.
• Textile and Leather Processing: Functions as a superior softening agent for synthetic and natural fibers, enhancing the hand feel of fabrics while providing durable antistatic protection during manufacturing and use.
• Industrial Emulsification: Plays a vital role in asphalt emulsification and waterproof coating processes, ensuring stable dispersion of bitumen and improved adhesion properties for construction materials.
• Water Treatment: Employed as a flocculant for protein removal and general water purification processes, aiding in the aggregation of suspended particles for easier filtration.
• Pharmaceutical and Biological Auxiliaries: Serves as a specialized auxiliary agent in pharmaceutical manufacturing and biological research contexts where cationic interaction is required.

Storage and Handling

To maintain the chemical stability and physical integrity of the product, proper storage conditions are essential. The material should be kept in a dry and well-ventilated warehouse environment, strictly protected from direct sunlight and sources of ignition. Containers must remain sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which could alter the active content concentration. Safety data indicates a hazard classification of 6.1, requiring standard handling precautions for toxic substances during transfer and processing operations. Our logistics team ensures secure packaging to prevent leakage during global transportation.