Cetrimide
Cetrimonium Bromide
- 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
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.