C19H42ClN
Cetrimonium Chloride is a yellowish liquid ingredient that is widely used in cosmetic and personal care products. It can also appear in the form of a solid or a paste. It offers benefits of being a preservative or an antiseptic. It is also commonly used to reduce static in the hair.
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1- Octadecanaminium Chloride; 1-Octadecanaminium, N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride; Stearyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Stearyltrimethyl- ammonium Chloride; Trimethyl-octadecylammonium Chloride
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
N,N,N-Trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium chloride
Appearance
yellowish liquid
Molar Mass
320 g/mol
Density
0.968 g/ml
Melting Point
232-234 °C
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Hazard Identification
Cetrimonium Chloride is used as a topical antiseptic and a preservative due to its ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. It is used as a surfactant (for cleansing and emulsifying) and a suspending agent.
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