AMMONYX® CETAC-30

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AMMONYX® CETAC-30 is a cationic surfactant with its primary application in hair conditioners, hair styling aids, creams, and lotions. Its functions encompass enhancing skin feel and acting as a textile antistatic agent. Its presence spans across the home care, industrial products, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care markets. It's worth noting that the product is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Emulsifier, Sensory Additive, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Suspending Agent, Wetting Agent

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, Kosher

Synonyms: Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Cetyl(Trimethyl)Ammonium Chloride, Hexadecyl(Trimethyl)Ammonium Chloride, N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-Hexadecanaminium Chloride, Palmityltrimethylammonium chloride, Trimethylcetylammonium Chloride, Trimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
112-02-7
EC No.
203-928-6
Chemical Structure

AMMONYX® CETAC-30 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Antistatic Agent
  • Cleansing Agent
  • Emulsifying Agent
  • Suspending Agent
  • Conditioning Agent
  • Wetting Agent
Features

Preservative Free

Biodegradability

Product is biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Personal Hygiene Applications
End Product Uses
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Hair Styling Aids
  • Creams and Lotions

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White paste (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine HCI (MW 305) and Free Amine (MW 268.5)0.3%
Boiling Point100°C
Actives Content (MW 319)29.5%
Cloud Point16°C
pH (2% in aqueous solution)7
Color25Apha Scale
Density0.965g/ml
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)6cPs
Viscosity (at 60°C)14cPs
Pour Point4°C
Freeze Point1°C
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.97
Surface Tension22.5mN/m

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of AMMONYX CETAC-30 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 112-02-7), Australia (AICS 112-02-7), Canada (DSL 112-02- 7), China (IECSC 112-02-7), Europe (EINECS 203-928-6), Japan (ENCS 2-184), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-34535), New Zealand (NZIoC 112-02-7), and Philippines (PICCS 112-02-7). It is the responsibility of the end user to review the chemical control regulations for each country.

Safety & Health

Toxicity

At 5% active, AMMONYX CETAC-30 is practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ >5 g/kg) and causes severe skin and extreme eye irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMMONYX CETAC-30 is available in 55 gallon drums (net weight 425 lb/193 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMMONYX CETAC-30. Contact with the eyes and skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMMONYX CETAC-30 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place at temperatures below 120°F (49°C). Avoid overheating or freezing.
  • Bulk Storage Information: AMMONYX quaternaries 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 quaternaries 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.
Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.