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Arquad 16-50 is a quaternary ammonium compound - hexadecyltrimethyl ammoniumchloride.

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Dispersant, Fabric Conditioning Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Thickener

Chemical Family: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
I&I Cleaning Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)880kg/m³—
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
2-Propanol Content35%—
Active Content49-52%—
Cloud Point0°C—
HLB (Davies scale 0-40)21——
Flash Pointmax. 21°CAbel Pensky Closed Cup
Initial Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg)80°C—
Specific Gravity (at 21°C)0.875——
Specific Gravity (at 32°C)0.867——
Specific Gravity (at 7°C)0.884——
Surface Tension (0.1% solution)34dynes/cm—
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)44mm Hg—
Viscosity (at 12°C)37cp—
Viscosity (at 20°C)24mPa.s—
Viscosity (at 21°C)25cp—
Viscosity (at 32°C)16cp—
Viscosity (at 7°C)47cp—
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4—Gardner
Equivalent Mass319g/eq—
Free Amine & Amine Salt (Mw=269/305.5)max. 2%—
pH (5% in 50/50 2-Propanol/water)6 - 9——
Water Content0.15%—
Note

Typical Data are based on our own measurements or derived from the literature. They do not constitute part of the delivery specification.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America