Nanjing Chemical Material Corp.
Service
Products

Cationic Surfactants Commonly Used in Detergents Cationic Surfactants Commonly Used in Detergents

Cationic surfactants are components with good bactericidal, algaecidal, antifungal, softening, anti-static and conditioning properties. The roles in detergents are: softener, biocide, antistatic, conditioning agent, etc.


Cationic surfactants produced by surfactant manufacturers commonly used in detergents include alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, ester-based quaternary ammonium salts and polymeric cationic surfactants. Here are seven commonly used cationic surfactants provided by the cationic surfactant supplier:


1. Dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride

Properties: good foam and chemical stability, heat resistance, light resistance, also has a variety of properties such as bactericidal, emulsification, anti-static, soft conditioning, etc., easily soluble in water, and not affected by water hardness.


2. Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride

Properties: good anti-static and softness properties and excellent antiseptic and anti-fungal action. Somewhat irritating to the eyes.


3. Octadecyltrimethylammonium chloride

Properties: Excellent permeability, softness, anti-static and antiseptic properties, soluble in alcohols and hot water, poor detergency and foaming properties. Slightly irritating in terms of safety.


4. Ammonium methyl dithionyl ethyl-2-hydroxyethyl sulfate

Properties: grey-white paste or solid, good storage stability, easy to disperse in cold water, 2.5%-3.0% dispersion can be prepared in a small amount of electrolyte, good re-wetting.


5. Methyl N-methyl-N-tallow-aminoethyl-2-oxoimidazolinium sulphate

Properties: viscous liquid and turbid, can be turned into a transparent liquid at 50°C. It has excellent softness, anti-static properties, good rewetting and biodegradability. 


6. Polyquaternium salt

Properties: Hair conditioning, conditioning, styling and skin moisturising.


7. Cationic guar gum

Properties: Conditioning for hair and skin. When used as a conditioning agent, it enhances the effect of anionic surfactants. 

Related News
  • Main Applications of Bronopol

    Main Applications of Bronopol

    October 30, 2020At ordinary temperature, bronopol is a kind of white to light yellow and yellowish brown crystalline powder. It is odorless, tasteless, soluble in water, ethanol and propylene glycol but difficult to ...view
  • Precautions for Propionyl Chloride

    Precautions for Propionyl Chloride

    August 25, 2020The following points should be noted when using propionyl chloride in China1. Overview of hazardsHealth hazard: its vapor has a strong irritation to respiratory tract and eyes, and causes cough and dy...view
  • Application of Glycolic Acid in Leather Industry

    Application of Glycolic Acid in Leather Industry

    October 9, 2021Ⅰ. Glycolic acid for leather dyeing and tannage:Glycollic acid is used as the dyeing and tanning agent in the leather industry to improve the quality of products. Reasons are as following:1. Its effe...view
  • Applications of n-butylene-1,2-oxide in the petrochemical industry

    Applications of n-butylene-1,2-oxide in the petrochemical industry

    November 2, 2023The petrochemical industry is a vast and multifaceted sector that plays a crucial role in providing raw materials for a wide range of products we use in our daily lives. One lesser-known but highly im...view
  • The Role of Expandable Microspheres in Biomedical Engineering

    The Role of Expandable Microspheres in Biomedical Engineering

    January 26, 2024Expandable microspheres, known for their versatility and unique properties, have emerged as promising candidates in various scientific and industrial domains. In the realm of biomedical engineering, t...view
  • What Chemicals Can the Ethyl Vinyl Ether React with

    What Chemicals Can the Ethyl Vinyl Ether React with

    October 30, 2020In organic synthesis, ethyl vinyl ether is mainly used as a protecting group for hydroxide radical and a transfer reagent for vinyl, in addition, it can participate in cycloaddition reaction.Among var...view
  • TEL:+86-25-52337978
  • EMAIL: info@njchm.com
  • ADDRESS:12/F, Block B, Technology and Innovation Building, Nanjing University of Technology, No.5 New Model Road, Nanjing 210009, China