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C21H46ClN
348 g/mol
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Trimethylstearylammonium chloride

CAS112-03-8EC203-929-1
Category
cosmetic_ingredient
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Cationic surfactant in cosmetics

Trimethylstearylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a cationic surfactant in cosmetic formulations. It is known as Steartrimonium Chloride in cosmetic ingredient listings and is found in various consumer products for its conditioning properties.

Cationic surfactant in cosmeticsHair conditioning agentIngredient in personal care products

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

trimethyl(octadecyl)azanium chloride

InChIKey

VBIIFPGSPJYLRR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

Synonyms (24)
  • OTAC
  • Aliquat 7
  • Arquad 18
  • Arquad 18-50
  • Cation AB
  • Nissan cation AB
  • Stac
  • Steartrimonium chloride