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Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC, CAS 112-02-7)

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Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC, CAS 112-02-7)

Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC, CAS 112-02-7) is a high-efficiency quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, appearing as white to pale yellow paste or solid, soluble in hot water and ethanol.
As a classic hair conditioning agent, it strongly adsorbs onto negatively charged hair cuticles, delivering excellent antistatic, softening, smoothing and detangling effects. It is widely used in cosmetics (conditioners, shampoos, hair masks, color creams) and industrial applications (fabric softeners, asphalt emulsifiers).
As a source manufacturer, we supply 30%, 50%, 70%, 98% purity grades with stable bulk capacity for global customers.

Item No :
LEAFCHEM 030
Order(MOQ) :
100 KGS
Product Origin :
China
Lead Time :
2-3 Weeks
Weight :
25kg/bag on pallets
Cas No. :
593-85-1
Molecular Formula :
CH5N3·2CH2O3
Appearance :
White Crystalline Powder
Assay :
99%min. or 99.5% min
Application :
Cosmetic or Hair Products Raw Material

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Cetrimonium Chloride (INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride, Common Abbreviation: CTAC, Chemical Name: Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride, CAS 112-02-7) is a high-efficiency quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, available in white to pale yellow paste or solid form, also supplied as 99% powder/granules and 70% aqueous solution.

As a classic conditioning agent in hair care formulations, it effectively adsorbs onto the hair cuticle, delivering outstanding antistatic properties, exceptional softening and smoothing effects, and superior wet and dry combability. It is widely formulated into hair conditioners, shampoos, hair masks, hair color creams and other hair care products.

As a professional source manufacturer, we supply high-purity Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC) with stable and consistent bulk supply capacity for global cosmetic brands, formulators and distributors.

Core Advantages

Factory Direct Supply & Competitive Pricing
As a professional source manufacturer, we own a dedicated in-house quaternization production line, which guarantees stable on-time delivery for large bulk orders and provides highly competitive ex-factory prices for global partners.
Flexible Multiple Specifications
We offer Cetrimonium Chloride with a full range of active content grades from 30% to 98%, perfectly tailored to different application requirements in hair care, textile, asphalt emulsification and other industries.
Superior Hair Conditioning Performance
With high cationic charge density and strong adsorption capacity, it significantly improves hair wet and dry combability, enhances hair shine, and delivers long-lasting softening and antistatic effects.
Excellent Formulation Compatibility
It is fully compatible with cationic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants. Note: Avoid direct mixing with anionic surfactants to prevent formulation instability.
Outstanding Thermal & pH Stability
Cetrimonium Chloride maintains excellent chemical stability over a wide pH and temperature range, ensuring consistent performance in various formulation systems.

Key Application Fields

1. Hair Care & Personal Care Products (Core Application)

Hair Conditioners & Hair Masks: Delivers smoothing, antistatic and detangling effects, and repairs damaged hair. Recommended Dosage: 1% – 3% (based on active content).
Shampoos: Acts as an auxiliary conditioning agent to improve both wet and dry hair combability.
Hair Color Creams: Helps disperse dyes evenly while protecting hair from chemical damage.
Regulatory Limits: In accordance with China Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification, the maximum allowed concentration is 0.25% in leave-on products, and 2.5% in rinse-off products (as cetyl/stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride).

2. Industrial & Specialty Applications

Fabric Softeners: Imparts softness and antistatic properties to textile fibers.
Asphalt Emulsifiers: Used in the production of cationic emulsified asphalt to improve adhesion and storage stability.
Glass Fiber Softening Processing: Improves surface properties of glass fibers for better processability.
Silicone Oil Emulsifiers: Serves as a co-emulsifier to prepare stable silicone oil emulsions.
Pharmaceutical Excipients: Used as a transdermal penetration enhancer or antistatic agent in some topical pharmaceutical formulations.

Technical Specifications

Item	Typical Specifications	Test Standard / Remarks
INCI Name	Cetrimonium Chloride (Chemical Name: Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Common Abbreviation: CTAC)	Chinese Alias
CAS Number	112-02-7	Key Product Identifier
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₄₂ClN	——
Appearance	White to pale yellow paste or solid	Characteristic odor
Active Content	30%, 50%, 70%, 98%	available Customizable based on specific application requirements
pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution)	5.0 – 7.0	——
Solubility	Soluble in hot water and ethanol	——

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