Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CAS NO. 57-09-0, also called CTAB, Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Cetrimonium Bromide. Assay 99%min with white to almost white powder, or 70% in Ethanol with white to light yellow paste, or 30%/50% solution with colorless to light yellow liquid. Easily soluble in Isopropanol, slightly soluble in water, produces a lot of foam when shaking, and has good compatibility with cationic, non-ionic, and amphoteric surfactants. Made by Cetyl Dimethyl Amine and Chloromethane.
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CAS NO. 57-09-0 CTAB Cetrimonium Bromide
Description
- CAS NO.: 57-09-0
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₃(CH₃)₃NBr
- Molecular Weight: 364.45
- Purity (Content): 99%min or 70%/50%/30% in Ethanol
- Appearance: White to almost white powder / White to light yellow paste / Colorless to light yellow liquid
- Package: 25KG/fiber drum; 180KG/drum; 900KG/IBC drum
Details
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CAS NO. 57-09-0, also called CTAB, Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Cetrimonium Bromide, belongs to Quaternary Ammonium Salts, high purity, high stability. It has a wide range of applications in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, and scientific research experiments. Widely used as catalyst, emulsifier, disinfectant, fungicide, anti-static agent, etc.
Specifications
- Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide 99%min
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to almost white powder |
| Purity (Content) | 99% min. |
| Free Amine Content | 0.5% max. |
| Water | 0.5% max. |
| Heavy Metals Content | 0.003% max. |
| Storage | Hygroscopic, should be sealed, and stored in a dark, cool, dry and ventilated place. |
- Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide 70% in Ethanol
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to light yellow paste |
| Purity (Content) | 69% ~ 71% |
| Free Amine Content | 2.0% max. |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 4 ~ 8 |
| Storage | Hygroscopic, should be sealed, and stored in a dark, cool, dry and ventilated place. |
- Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide 50% in Ethanol
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Purity (Content) | 49% ~ 51% |
| Free Amine Content | 2.0% max. |
| pH(1% Aqueous Solution) | 5~9 |
| Storage | Hygroscopic, should be sealed, and stored in a dark, cool, dry and ventilated place. |
- Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide 30% in Ethanol
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Purity (Content) | 29% ~ 31% |
| Free Amine Content | 2.0% max. |
| pH(1% Aqueous Solution) | 5~9 |
| Storage | Hygroscopic, should be sealed, and stored in a dark, cool, dry and ventilated place. |
Application
- Used as an antistatic agent and softener for synthetic fibers, natural fibers, and glass fibers.
- Used as a conditioner for hair care, phase transfer catalyst, lotion foaming agent, surfactant.
- Used as a disinfectant, softener, emulsifier, and antistatic agent in cosmetics.
- Used as a fungicide, formulated as mouthwash, disinfectant, and intestinal grape absorption inhibitor.
Package
| CTAB 99%min | 25KG/drum, 18 drums/pallet, total 9mt in 20’FCL or 18mt in 40’FCL |
| 25KG/bag, 30 bags/pallet, total 15mt in 20’FCL | |
| CTAB 70% | 180KG/plastic drum (Open Cup), 4 drums/pallet, total 14.4mt in 20’FCL |
| CTAB 30% or 50% | 180KG/plastic drum, 4 drums/pallet, total 14.4mt in 20’FCL |
| 900KG/IBC drum, total 18mt (20 IBCs) in 20’FCL |
FAQ
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AWe don’t have MOQ for mostly regular products. We can ship 500g, 1KG or 5KG by courier or by air for testing. And for more quantities, we can ship by sea in LCL or FCL. For some special customized products, we have MOQ around 100KG to 1MT.
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AYes, we can support VQ documentation and necessary paperwork. We are regular supplier for many heavy customers in China or overseas. We have rich experience for documentation works to meet customers’ company policies.
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