Cetrimide
Cetrimonium Bromide
- CAS
- 8044-71-1
- EC
- 617-073-5
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Water & Wastewater Treatment
Cetrimide (CAS 8044-71-1), also known as cetrimonium bromide, is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant that appears as a white or almost white, voluminous, free-flowing powder, is highly soluble, disrupts microbial membranes, and is used in antiseptics, eye drops, preservatives, hair conditioners and cooling tower algae control.
Typical Properties
| Molecular weight | 336.39 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or almost white, voluminous, free-flowing powder. |
| Melting point | 245-250 °C |
| HS code | 29181100 |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Cetrimide
Applications
In hospital surface cleaners; in pharma eye drops, preservatives; in textile antistatics; in hair conditioners; and in algae control for cooling towers.
Safety & Risks
Corneal damage risk; ingestion neurotoxic. Biocidal resistance concerns; dilute accurately and use quaternary-compatible gloves.
Packaging
Supplied in 15 kg cardboard drums with plastic liners. Keep in surfactant storage with static control.