Dimethylhexadecylamine

Dimethylhexadecylamine (CAS 112-69-6) is a tertiary aliphatic amine derived from cetyl alcohol, commercially available under trade names including Armeen DM 16D and Adma 16. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound is also referred to as cetyldimethylamine or dimethylcetylamine across supplier and regulatory documentation.

In personal care formulations, it functions as a conditioning agent and emulsifier by adsorbing onto negatively charged hair surfaces through its cationic nitrogen centre, reducing friction and improving combability. In metalworking and lubricant systems, it acts as a boundary lubricant and antistatic agent, reducing surface charge accumulation and metal-to-metal contact at interfaces.

Dimethylhexadecylamine is supplied in technical grade and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area (HS code 29211990). Procurement teams should request a current Safety Data Sheet and confirm compliance documentation prior to import. Standard packaging formats include drums and IBCs depending on volume requirements.