CTAC 50% (Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride)
Hair conditioner • antistatic • cationic surfactant (personal‑care)
Active (as CTAC)
49.0–51.0 %
Free amine
≤ 0.5 % (LFA ≤ 0.2%)
pH (10% soln)
≈ 5.5–7.5
Color (APHA)
≤ 100
Viscosity @25 °C
≈ 100–400 mPa·s
Appearance
clear to pale‑yellow liquid
Representative data; exact limits vary by supplier/grade.
*Transport classification can vary by region and
concentration—verify via SDS for destination market. Avoid mixing
with anionic surfactants; add after neutralization in O/W creams
to prevent complexation.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Active content (as CTAC) | ≈ 50% | 49.0–51.0% |
| Free amine | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.8% |
| pH (10% soln) | 6.0–7.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 80 | ≤ 100 |
| Odor | characteristic, low | report |
| Solvent | water | — |
| Applications | rinse‑off conditioners, masks, creams | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Active content (as CTAC) | ≈ 50% | 49.0–51.0% |
| Free amine | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0.3% |
| pH (10% soln) | 6.0–7.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 60 | ≤ 80 |
| Odor | very low | report |
| Applications | leave‑in, premium fragrance systems | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Active content (as CTAC) | ≈ 30% | 29.0–31.0% |
| Free amine | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.8% |
| pH (10% soln) | 6.0–7.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 80 | ≤ 100 |
| Viscosity @25 °C | ≈ 50–150 mPa·s | report |
| Applications | cold‑climate handling, pumpability | — |
| Item | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| INCI / CTFA | Cetrimonium Chloride | Personal‑care labeling |
| Micro (TAMC/Yeast‑Mold) | low plate count | per COA/spec |
| Allergens | none intentionally added | statements available |
| Animal‑derived | none | vegan/halal/kosher on request |
| Regulatory | IECIC/China listed* | *confirm per batch/origin |
| Heavy metals | meets cosmetic limits | per COA |
Regulatory status and allowable use levels vary by market. Provide target region (EU/US/UK/China, etc.) and product type (rinse‑off vs leave‑in) with your RFQ.
| Applications | Packaging | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Hair conditioners, masks, 2‑in‑1 shampoos (post‑anionic
neutralization).
• Leave‑in detanglers, anti‑static sprays (blend with volatile silicones/quats). • Creams/lotions as cationic emulsifier/co‑emulsifier. |
• 180–200 kg drums • 900–1000 kg IBC.
• Small packs for R&D. |
• Store 10–30 °C, sealed. Protect from
freezing/overheating.
• Stainless steel/PE/PP equipment. Avoid anionic actives (incompatibility). • Add CTAC to water phase; adjust order of addition to minimize complexes. |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the COA for
the lot. Check local limits for maximum cationic content in
leave‑in products and any fragrance allergen interactions.