Cetrimonium methosulfate
What is Cetrimonium methosulfate?
Cetrimonium methosulfate (CAS 65060-02-8), also marketed as CRODAZOSOFT DBQ, is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.
Where is Cetrimonium methosulfate used?
- Hair care: active conditioning agent in rinse-off conditioners and shampoos
- Treatment masks: smooths the cuticle and reduces combing friction
- Fabric softeners and textile finishing: imparts softness and antistatic properties to synthetic and natural fibers
- Skin care: emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and lotions
- Leather and paper processing: surface modifier
- It deposits onto negatively charged surfaces such as hair, skin, and fibers to reduce static, improve softness, and stabilize emulsions.
Commercial specifications
- Technical and cosmetic grades; cosmetic-grade material meets purity requirements for leave-on and rinse-off personal care products
- Packaging: drums and IBC containers for bulk procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate|1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate|CRODAZOSOFT DBQ|Ammonium, hexadecyltrimethyl, methyl sulfate|cetyltrimethylammonium methosulfate|CETYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM MESYLATE|1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate (1:1)|Cetyltrimethylammonium methyl sulfate