AMMONYX® CETAC

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AMMONYX® CETAC serves as a cationic surfactant employed in hair conditioners, skin creams, and lotions to deliver conditioning and softening benefits. It is also multifunctional, working as a skin-feel enhancer, textile antistatic agent, and adjuvant. Its applications span a wide range, including 2-in-1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, creams and lotions, dairy cleaners, degreasers, detanglers, and more. Notably, it is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride

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

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Kosher, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Antistatic Agent
  • Cleansing Agent
  • Emulsifying Agent
  • Suspending Agent
  • Conditioning Agent
  • Wetting Agent
  • Product is biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • 2 in 1 Shampoo
  • Automatic Dishwashing Detergents
  • Body Wash
  • Creams and Lotions
  • Dairy Cleaners
  • Degreasers
  • Detanglers
  • Facial Cleansers
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair and Scalp Treatments
  • Hand Dishwashing Detergents
  • Hard Surface Cleaners - Dilutable
  • Hard Surface Cleaners - Ready to Use
  • Soluble Liquids (SL)
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaners
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaners
  • Warewash Detergents

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear fish-eye gel (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point100°C
Actives Content (MW 320)25%
Cloud Point16°C
pH (2% in aqueous solution)3.8
Color50Apha Scale
Density0.932g/ml
Freeze Point3°C
Pour Point6°C
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)6cPs
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.93

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of AMMONYX CETAC 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. AMMONYX CETAC is available as Kosher Certified.

Safety & Health

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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
  • AMMONYX CETAC is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 425 lb/193 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMMONYX CETAC. Contact with the eyes and skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMMONYX CETAC be stored in sealed containers and kept in a dry place at temperatures below 120°F (49°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, it should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use.
  • 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.