Cetrimide
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Cetrimonium Bromide
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
8044-71-1
EC
617-073-5
Food Code
Cetrimide, cetrimonium bromide, is a quaternary ammonium white hygroscopic powder, highly soluble with cationic surfactant action for membrane disruption in antiseptics, 0.1-1% effective concentrations per ChemicalBook disinfectants.
Cetrimide
In hospital surface cleaners; in pharma eye drops, preservatives; in textile antistatics; in hair conditioners; and in algae control for cooling towers.
Corneal damage risk; ingestion neurotoxic. Biocidal resistance concerns; dilute accurately and use quaternary-compatible gloves.
Supplied in 15 kg cardboard drums with plastic liners. Keep in surfactant storage with static control.
