Maquat® CETAC-30

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Maquat® CETAC-30 is a 30% solution of cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride in water. Maquat® CETAC-30 offers excellent substantive and anti-static properties for use in a wide range of markets, including personal care, textiles, and paper.

INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride

Chemical Family: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Benefit Claims: Cleaning, Emulsifying, Good Wet Combing, Good Wetting Properties, Low Color, Low Odor, Softening, Static Reduction, Substantivity, Superior Suspension

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
INCI Name
Cetrimonium Chloride
Agrochemical Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Anti-Static Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Hair Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Cationic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cleaning,
Emulsifying,
Good Wet Combing,
Good Wetting Properties,
Low Color,
Low Odor,
Softening,
Static Reduction,
Substantivity,
Superior Suspension
Product Benefits
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 is characteristically low color, low odor and reliably consistent from batch to batch. Using Maquat® CETAC-30 in hair conditioner formulations along with fatty alcohols can help impart wet-comb performance.
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 is on the List of Trade Names of Inert Ingredients Database.
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 is approved for use as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations for pre-harvest use and is exempt from requirement of a tolerance under 180.920 without limitation.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Creams,
Lotions,
Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications
Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Product Applications
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 is a versatile cationic surfactant that imparts exceptional wetting, cleaning, conditioning, softening, suspending and emulsification to formulations for use in personal care and industrial applications.
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 can be used in personal care products like hair conditioners and rinses, skin creams, and lotions.
  • Maquat® CETAC-30 can also be used as an emulsifier for surface modification in organomodified clays and zeolites and as an anti-static and softening agent for textiles.

Properties

Appearance
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Miscible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content30wt%-
pH (at 5% Solution)3.0 - 4.0--
Free Amine + Free Amine Hydrochloric Acidmax. 1.5wt%-
Freeze Point32.0°F-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Supplied by
Pilot Chemical Company
Packaging Information

Maquat® CETAC-30 is available in 425 lb. poly drums, 2000 lb. poly totes and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Information
  • Store in a tightly closed container.
  • Do not store with strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperatures are above 32°F.
  • Product is not harmed if frozen.
  • Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe good industrial hygiene practices.