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) | 49% ~ 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 |



