O Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride It is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a cationic surfactant in cosmetic and household cleaning formulations. It has antistatic, emulsifying, and detergent properties, and is mainly used as a conditioning and softening agent.
In hair products, it helps neutralize the negative charges in the hair strands, contributing to softness, manageability, and detangling. It is also used as a softening and antistatic agent in fabric softeners.
Benefits
- Provides antistatic action.
- It contributes to softer hair.
- It makes detangling hair easier.
- It provides greater manageability to the hair.
- It contributes to hair conditioning.
- It helps neutralize the negative charges in the hair.
- It acts as a softening agent.
- It has emulsifying and detergent properties.
Features
- Quaternary ammonium compound
- Cationic surfactant
- Antistatic agent
- Softening agent
- Emulsifying properties
- Detergent properties
- Liquid presentation
- Available in concentrations of 29% and 50%
Where to apply
Cosmetics industry:
- Conditioners
- Rinse creams
- Styling creams
- Hair styling products
- Hair masks
- Hydrating masks
Household cleaning products industry:
Technical information
- Identification: Compound of am