Quartamin, QUARTAMIN AB, Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, Behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, 17301-53-0 

CAS NR : 17301-53-0 

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QUARTAMIN 60W25 is a raw material for the preparation of hair conditioners as a cationic surfactant that acts as a antistatic, softener and conditioning in hair

Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride

CAS: 17301-53-0

EC NO:241-327-0

Molecular Formula: C25H54ClN

Molar mass: 404.16 g·mol−1

Quartamin AB, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is a yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH3(CH2)21N(Cl)(CH3)3, used as an antistatic agent and, sometimes, a disinfectant.

Quartamin AB is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dye, and mousse, and also in detergents. Laboratory tests have indicated that it does not readily biodegrade.

Quartamin AB is a quaternary ammonium mainly used in cosmetics as an anti-static agent or conditioner. One of the reasons why it is mainly used in hair heaters. Organically prohibited.

Functions (INCI) Antistatic: Reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on a surface Conditioner: Leaves hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or gives volume, lightness and shine Preservative: Quartamin AB prevents the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.

Application/Recommended for: -Creams, lotions & gels -Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) -Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care) -Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...)

Quartamin AB is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a preservative.

-Conditions, detangles, fights static, softens, and helps strenghten hair. -Since it's plant-based and not petrochemical-based, it doesn't coat but penetrates the hair shaft for potent conditioning effects. -In some applications, it also acts as a preservative.

Quartamin AB is a waxy solid derived from the seeds of Brassica rapa olifera, also called canola or rapeseed, which is part of the mustard plant family.The plant has signature yellow flowers. Quartamin AB is quaternary ammonium salt and a straight chain alkyl trimonium.

Quartamin AB is an antistatic and hair conditioning agent; it is also an emulsifying agent. Quartamin AB is a type of trimonium that makes cationic chains attract to anionic charges in the protein structure of skin and hair, which creates a conditioning effect.

Quartamin AB tends not to dissolve in water, which means it remains on the hair, making it popular in rinse-off hair conditioners. Quartamin AB is present in hundreds of personal care products, including conditioner, hair coloring, moisturizers, bath soaps, mousse and other items.

Quartamin AB is a quaternary ammonium salt, a waxlike, yellow colored organic compound.

Quartamin AB is used as an antistatic agent; it forms a layer over hair and allows them to remain in an untangled manner. Quartamin AB is also used as an emulsifier. Especially it is found in conditioner and dye.

Quartamin AB allows for the product to glide of the hair evenly, allowing for ease of detangling and moisture, especially for damaged hair. Used in many black curly hair products to soften and restore dryness as it can penetrate the hair shaft.

Quartamin AB does however have some antimicrobial benefits.

Quartamin AB is a cationic surfactant that functions as an antistatic agent and a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic hair care formulations. As a quaternary ammonium salt, Quartamin AB possesses excellent stability over a wide pH range and so is useful in a wide range of hair care products.

Quartamin AB functions by absorbing onto negatively charged surfaces, such as hair, without leaving a visible film. This has an antistatic effect on the hair and prevents the hair flying after combing.

Quartamin AB also provides a superb softening effect for thick and hard to manage hair. Given these properties, Quartamin AB is especially suitable as an active ingredient for hair care products.

Use in the formulation of hair care products such as hair conditioners, hair preparations, hair rinses and other hair grooming and styling aids. Can be incorporated to the aqueous phase or the oil phase of formulations.

Industry Uses: -Surface active agents

Consumer Uses: -Personal care products

Used as an antistatic agent and a disinfectant. Quartamin AB is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dyes, and mousse.

Quartamin AB is a cationic surfactant - behentrimonium chloride - used as high conditioning surfactant, with substantive properties. Quartamin AB provides smoothness, shine and anti-static effect to the hair. Quartamin AB is a cationic surfactant that provides silky, smooth, and rich feeling to hair.

INCI Name: Behentrimonium Chloride

Function: Anti-Static Agent,

Emollient Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial

Properties:

General cationic surfactant, Hair conditioner base. be easy to comb, to finish a soften hair. Not contain IPA, favorable for low odor products.

Quartamin AB is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a preservative, antistatic agent, defrizzer, emulsifier and hair conditioning agent.

Acts as a cationic surfactant with anti-static and conditioning effect. Used in hair care.