Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Clariant Genamin CTAC Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride Cationic Surfactant

Clariant Genamin CTAC is a high-purity cetyltrimethylammonium chloride cationic surfactant from the Genamin series, widely used in personal care for conditioning, antimicrobial action, and emulsion stabilization. It offers excellent water solubility, foam compatibility, and substantivity to hair and skin, meeting stringent cosmetic and industrial formulation requirements.
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Features Of Clariant Genamin CTAC Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride Cationic Surfactant

  1. High-purity cationic surfactant with excellent surface activity and low critical micelle concentration (CMC).

  2. Superior conditioning and antistatic properties for hair and skin care formulations.

  3. Good solubility in water and compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.

  4. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 3–11), supporting versatile formulation flexibility.

  5. Biodegradable under OECD 301 standard conditions, aligning with sustainable ingredient strategies.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Genamin CTAC Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride Cationic Surfactant

  1. Conditioning agents in rinse-off and leave-on hair care products (e.g., shampoos, conditioners, masks).

  2. Antistatic additives in fabric softeners and household care formulations.

  3. Emulsion stabilizers in cosmetic oil-in-water systems and topical pharmaceutical suspensions.

  4. Corrosion inhibitors in industrial metalworking fluids and aqueous cleaning solutions.

  5. Disinfectant synergists in healthcare-grade sanitizing formulations.

Specifications Of Clariant Genamin CTAC Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride Cationic Surfactant

Chemical TypeQuaternary ammonium compound (Cationic surfactant)
Product FormLiquid (aqueous solution)
AppearanceClear, slightly viscous, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Active Content (as CTAC)≥ 95.0 % w/w
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0 – 7.0
Density (20 °C)0.98 – 1.02 g/cm³
SolubilityMiscible with water; soluble in ethanol and isopropanol
Storage StabilityStable for ≥ 24 months at 5–25 °C in original sealed container


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