Chemical Properties
Liquid
Uses
Barquat(R) CT-29 is a quaternary ammonium based surfactant that finds uses in broad number of industrial cleaning products. Product Data Sheet
Uses
cetrimonium chloride can be incorporated into a cosmetic preparation for any number of formulatory needs including as an anti-static, an emulsifier, and a surfactant. It can also be used as a preservative and anti-microbial against the proliferation of bacteria, fungi, and yeast.
Uses
Carsoquat(R) CT-429 is used in hair care formulations, as hair conditioner, cream rinse ingredient..
Uses
Carsoquat(R) 450I is used in hair care formulations, as hair conditioner, cream rinse ingredient..
Uses
Carsoquat(R) CT-425 is used in hair care formulations, as hair conditioner, cream rinse ingredient..
Definition
ChEBI: The organic chloride salt of cetyltrimethylammonium.
General Description
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with an odor of rubbing alcohol. Floats or sinks in water.
Reactivity Profile
Acidic salts, such as N-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Many of these compounds catalyze organic reactions.
Hazard
A poison by ingestion and skin contact.
Health Hazard
Ingestion may produce toxic effects. Contact with eyes or skin may cause severe damage.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Purification Methods
Crystallise the chloride from acetone/ether mixture, EtOH/ether, or from MeOH. [Moss et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 4363 1987, Beilstein 4 IV 819.]
