Products Description of Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CAS#57-09-0
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide appears as a white or pale‑yellow crystalline solid or powder. It dissolves readily in isopropanol and is soluble in water, generating abundant foam upon shaking. It shows good compatibility with cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants.
This compound features excellent surface‑active properties, including strong penetration, softening, emulsification, antistatic, biodegradable and bactericidal performance. Furthermore, it boasts favorable chemical stability and remarkable resistance to heat, light, pressure, strong acids and strong alkalis, guaranteeing consistent performance across diverse applications.
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 248-251 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.1107 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5260 (estimate) |
| Fp | 244 °C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL |
| form | powder |
| color | white |
| PH | 5.0-7.0 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 46149 |
| Water Solubility | 13 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.06 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05 | |
| Merck | 142025 |
| BRN | 3598189 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture. |
| InChIKey | LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 57-09-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (57-09-0) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 22-37/38-41-50-50/53-36/37/38-48/22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39-61-37/39-60-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BQ7875000 |
| F | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 9 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29239000 |
| Toxicity | LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 32.0, 44.0 i.v. (Isomaa, Bjondahl) |
Product Application of Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CAS#57-09-0
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide exhibits excellent penetration, softening, emulsifying, antistatic, biodegradability, and bactericidal properties. It also features good chemical stability, heat resistance, light resistance, pressure resistance, and strong tolerance to acidic and alkaline conditions.
It is widely used as an emulsifier for natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone oil, and asphalt. Additionally, it serves as an antistatic agent and softener for synthetic fibers, natural fibers, and glass fibers, as well as a conditioning ingredient in hair care products such as conditioners.
Company Profile
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