Specification of Surfactant Cetrimonium Chloride 100gr
What Is It?
Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide and Steartrimonium Chloride are quaternary ammonium salts. In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of hair conditioners, hair dyes and colors, other hair care products, and in some skin care products.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
All three ingredients prevent or inhibit the buildup of static electricity. Cetrimonium Chloride and Cetrimonium Bromide also help to cleanse the skin or to prevent odor by destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away. They also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified and help to distribute or to suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid.
Scientific Facts:
Cetrimonium Chloride and Bromide, and Steartrimonium Chloride, carry a positive charge that attracts them to the slightly negatively charged skin and hair proteins, accounting for their use as antistatics. In addition, Cetrimonium Bromide has the ability to disrupt the surface membranes of microorganisms and has been used in antiseptics.
Cetrimonium Chloride is a quaternary cationic conditioner. It has anti-static, anti-frizz & detangling properties. It can be used with non-ionic and cationic surfactants and most polar solvents. It is an ingredient for multiple hair care applications.
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is classified as :
Antimicrobial
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Preservative
Surfactants