Cetrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide C16)
It is a quaternary ammonium salt that acts as a hair conditioner. therefore can be used as a preservative and disinfectants in the formula as well.
Cetrimonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt that acts as a hair conditioner.
Cetrimide has 3 types:
C12: Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide
C14: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
C16: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
The highlight is that it can help kill fungi. therefore can be used as a preservative and disinfectants in the formula as well
Use: Provides hair softness in shampoo, conditioner and treatment formulas, giving softness to the skin.
Mixing method: Mix in oil (oil-phase).
Usage rate: 0.1%
Product characteristics: white powder
Solubility: can dissolve in oil
Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, do not expose to moisture The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture.
INCI Name : Cetrimonium Bromide
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 0.10%
- 0.10%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 3.50 - 7.00
- Soluble in Oil
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystal powder |
| Chromaticity | 200 Max |
| Assay | 99% Min |
| Organic Residual | 0.12% Max |
| Free Amine | 0.1% Max |
| Moisture | 0.5% Max |
| Ash | 0.5% Max |
| Lead | 10ppm Max |
| Arsenic | 2ppm Max |
| Mercury | 1ppm Max |
| Cadmium | 5ppm Max |
| Total Plate Count | 1000CFU/g Max |
| Yeast & Mould | 100CFU/g Max |
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