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AMMONYX® 4B is a substantive ammonium quaternary used in applications such as hair conditioners, rinses, mousses, creams, and lotions. It fulfills the functions of enhancing skin feel and acting as a textile antistatic agent. It finds relevance in the personal care and industrial product markets.

INCI Name: Stearalkonium Chloride

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Conditioner, Emollient, Sensory Additive, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
122-19-0
EC No.
204-527-9
Chemical Structure

AMMONYX® 4B - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Features

Functional Properties

  • Conditioning Agent
  • Antistatic Agent
  • Emollient
  • Product is biodegradable

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • 2 in 1 Shampoo
  • Body Wash
  • Detanglers
  • Facial Cleansers
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair and Scalp Treatments

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 424)17%
Boiling Point120°C
Amine Hydrochloride and Free Amine3.5%
Color60Apha Scale
Stearyl Alcohol5%
pH (2% in water/IPA)4
Density0.992g/ml
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Solids Content25.5wt%
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.99

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of AMMONYX 4B are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: Europe (EINECS 204-527-9), Japan (ENCS 9- 1971), Canada (DSL 112-19-0), Australia (AICS 112-19-0) and United States (TSCA 112-19-0), Korea (ECL Serial No. 99-1-493), Switzerland (SWISS No. G-4527) and China (EICS Part 1). AMMONYX 4B is available as Kosher Certified.

Safety & Health

Toxicity
  • AMMONYX 4B is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ is between 0.5 and 1.25 g/kg in rats), and causes skin and severe eye irritation at concentrations up to 25% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
  • AMMONYX 4B is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (400 lb/181 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing) should be employed when handling AMMONYX 4B. Contact with the eyes and skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material. It is recommended that AMMONYX 4B be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place at temperatures below 120°F. Avoid overheating. Bulk Storage Information: AMMONYX 4B can be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with a corrosion liner. Contact between quaternaries and anionic materials, soap and sulfated oils must be avoided. AMMONYX 4B should be stored below 120°F (49°C). An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.