Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)
Cationic Conditioning
Cationic Surfactant

Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)

Premium cationic surfactant delivering excellent conditioning and antimicrobial properties with superior hair care benefits. Ideal for conditioners, hair treatments, and personal care formulations requiring enhanced conditioning performance.

  • Excellent Conditioning
  • Antimicrobial Properties
  • Hair Care Specialist
  • Superior Detangling
  • Static Control
  • Premium Grade
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Cetrimonium Chloride
CAS Number: 112-02-7
EINECS Number: 203-928-6
Active Matter Content: 25-30%
Physical State: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Density (20°C): 0.95-1.05 g/cm³
Molecular Weight: 320.01 g/mol
pH (10% solution): 5.0-8.0
Surface Tension: 38-42 mN/m (0.1% solution)
Critical Micelle Concentration: 0.12-0.15%
Conditioning Index: Excellent hair conditioning
Antimicrobial Activity: Moderate antibacterial
Stability Range: pH 3-9, temp 5-60°C
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable (OECD 301B)
Packaging Options: 25kg, 200kg drums, IBC tanks

Applications

Hair Conditioners
Hair Treatment Products
Fabric Softeners
Leave-in Conditioners
Emulsifying Agent
Antistatic Agent
Baby Hair Products
Cleansing Conditioners
Household Fabric Care
Textile Processing
Personal Care Products
Premium Formulations

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized Cetrimonium Chloride grades tailored for specific conditioning applications, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across personal care and textile sectors.

Hair Care Grade
Active Matter: 25-30% Conditioning Index: High pH Range: 5.0-8.0 Application: Hair conditioners, masks
Fabric Care Grade
Active Matter: 28-32% Softening Power: Enhanced Stability: Concentrated formulations Application: Fabric softeners
Baby Care Grade
Active Matter: 25-28% Irritation: Ultra-mild Testing: Pediatric dermatology Application: Baby hair products
Industrial Grade
Active Matter: 27-30% Performance: Enhanced efficiency Stability: Industrial conditions Application: Textile processing

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Cetrimonium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international personal care standards including CTFA, ISO, and industry-specific specifications for conditioning applications.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
CTFA Standards Compliance
25-30% Active Matter Content
Advanced Conditioning Testing
Superior Hair Conditioning
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
Temperature-Controlled Logistics

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Cetrimonium Chloride exhibits exceptional cationic surfactant properties essential for hair care and conditioning applications. Its unique molecular structure provides superior conditioning, antistatic, and antimicrobial properties in personal care formulations.

Surfactant Properties
Conditioning Power: Excellent conditioning properties
Antistatic Effect: Superior antistatic properties
Antimicrobial: Good antimicrobial activity
Emulsification: Good emulsifying properties
Physical Properties
Thermal Stability: Stable up to 80°C
Solubility: Excellent water solubility
Viscosity: Low viscosity liquid
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Performance Characteristics
Compatibility: Compatible with other cationic ingredients
pH Stability: Stable in acidic conditions
Substantivity: High substantivity to hair
Biodegradation: Readily biodegradable
Quality Specifications
Active Matter: 28-30% guaranteed
Sodium Chloride: 0.5-1.0%
pH (10% solution): 5.0-7.0
Color (Gardner): ≤ 2

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Cetrimonium Chloride superiority in hair care applications with exceptional conditioning efficiency, superior antistatic properties, and outstanding substantivity to hair across diverse formulation environments.

Conditioning Performance

Effect: Excellent hair conditioning

Superior detangling properties
Antistatic Effect

Reduction: 90%+ static reduction

Exceptional antistatic properties
Antimicrobial Activity

Efficacy: Good antimicrobial properties

Broad spectrum activity
Temperature Stability

Operating range: 5-80°C

Wide temperature window
pH Compatibility

pH range: 3-8 operational

Acidic pH preference
Shelf Stability

Duration: 2 years minimum

Long-term stability

Safety Information

Generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use with good skin compatibility. Mild irritation potential in high concentrations. Use standard personal protective equipment during handling and ensure adequate ventilation in processing areas.

Cosmetic Safe
Use Appropriate Concentration
Adequate Ventilation

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry area away from extreme temperatures. Keep containers tightly closed and protect from freezing. Handle with standard personal protective equipment and maintain good hygiene practices.

Cool storage (15-30°C)
Protect from freezing
Keep dry
Sealed containers

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Cetrimonium Chloride operates through quaternary ammonium chemistry, providing superior conditioning and antimicrobial properties through cationic surface interactions and molecular binding mechanisms.

Cationic Conditioning

Electrostatic attraction to negatively charged hair and skin surfaces

Superior substantivity and conditioning performance
Antimicrobial Action

Cell membrane disruption through lipid bilayer interaction

Broad-spectrum preservative efficacy
Surface Modification

Hydrophobic chain alignment for enhanced texture properties

Improved feel and manageability
Compatibility Effects

Synergistic interactions with anionic surfactants and polymers

Enhanced formulation stability

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global market access with complete documentation packages supporting international cosmetic and pharmaceutical standards with validated safety profiles.

INCI Listed

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients compliance

USP/NF Grade

United States Pharmacopeia specifications available

FDA Approved

Food and Drug Administration regulatory acceptance

EU Compliant

European Union cosmetic regulation compliance

Safety Assessment

Complete toxicological and safety documentation

GHS Compliant

Globally Harmonized System safety documentation

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's formulation experts provide comprehensive technical support, application guidance, and customization services to optimize Cetrimonium Chloride performance in your specific formulation requirements.

Formulation Development
  • Custom conditioning system design
  • Compatibility optimization studies
  • Stability testing protocols
  • Performance benchmarking
Application Support
  • Processing parameter optimization
  • Antimicrobial efficacy testing
  • Scale-up technical guidance
  • Quality control method development
Technical Consultation
  • Cationic surfactant selection guidance
  • Troubleshooting expert support
  • Regulatory compliance assistance
  • Best practices training
Supply Solutions
  • Flexible packaging options
  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Custom grade development
  • Global supply chain management

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Cetrimonium Chloride production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable sourcing, efficient manufacturing processes, and comprehensive environmental impact management for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

Sustainable Sourcing

Renewable feedstock utilization and responsible procurement

Water Efficiency

Advanced process water recycling and treatment systems

Clean Manufacturing

Energy-efficient quaternization with emission controls

Biodegradability

Optimized biodegradation pathway for environmental safety

Green Chemistry

Sustainable synthesis pathway implementation

Packaging Sustainability

Recyclable containers and reduced packaging footprint

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's advanced quaternization facility employs precision reaction control and continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent Cetrimonium Chloride quality and performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Controlled quaternization in automated reaction systems

Precise molecular weight and purity control
Quality Testing

Comprehensive analytical testing including purity, pH, and antimicrobial activity

HPLC verification and performance validation
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 with cosmetic and pharmaceutical standards

Continuous improvement and batch traceability
Packaging Standards

Food-grade containers with moisture protection

Contamination prevention and stability assurance

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive market data demonstrating Cetrimonium Chloride effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and validated formulation success rates.

Hair Care Industry
Market Share: 45% in premium conditioning Performance: Superior detangling and softness Efficacy: 95% consumer satisfaction
Personal Care
Applications: 300+ successful formulations Antimicrobial: 99.9% efficacy rating Stability: Long-term formulation stability
Industrial Applications
Efficiency: 40% improved conditioning performance Cost Savings: 30% reduction in formulation costs Quality: Consistent batch-to-batch performance

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Quality

Consistently exceeds industry standards with optimized purity and exceptional conditioning performance

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and flexible production scheduling

Technical Expertise

Dedicated formulation team provides application support and custom development services

Regulatory Support

Complete documentation packages with global regulatory compliance assistance

Global Standards

International compliance with cosmetic and pharmaceutical specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with formulators and custom grade development services