Surfactants
REACH
Behentrimonium chloride
CAS Number
17301-53-0
EC Number
241-327-0
Abbreviation
BTAC
What is Behentrimonium chloride?
Behentrimonium chloride (CAS 17301-53-0), also known as BTAC, is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from erucic acid.
Where is Behentrimonium chloride used?
- Hair care: primary active in rinse-off conditioners, conditioning masks and leave-in treatments
- It deposits onto damaged or chemically treated hair to reduce static and improve combability.
- Fabric softeners: imparts a soft hand feel to textiles during rinse cycles
- Textile processing: antistatic and fiber-lubricating agent for synthetic yarns and woven fabrics
- Paper manufacturing: surface modifier to improve wet strength and reduce fiber friction
Commercial specifications
- Active content typically 70% to 85%
- Grades such as Varisoft BT 85 and Quartamin AB
- Cosmetic-grade material with purity and color specifications aligned to personal care manufacturing
Other Names (Synonyms)
Varisoft BT 85|Quartamin AB|N,N,N-trimethyl-1-docosanaminium chloride|Incroquat Behenyl TMC 85|Incroquat Behenyl TMC 25|Genamin KDMP|C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride|BTAC-228|BTAC
What are the physical properties of Behentrimonium chloride?
Color White to Off-White
Odor Bland
Form Solid
Log P 4.987 (est)
How is Behentrimonium chloride classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.