BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE- ▸ Cosmetics: hair-conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-on products
- ▸ Personal care: cationic surfactant for emulsions and conditioners
- ▸ Formulation: preservative-classified quaternary ammonium ingredient
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC, CAS 17301-53-0) is a docosyl (C22) trimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride and cationic surfactant. PubChem/CIR classify it as a cosmetic hair-conditioning agent and preservative. Supplied in bulk for personal-care formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is behentrimonium chloride used for?
Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC, CAS 17301-53-0) is a C22 trimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride and cationic surfactant. PubChem/CIR classify it as a cosmetic hair-conditioning agent, and it is used in rinse-off and leave-on hair products and as a cationic surfactant for emulsions and conditioners. RawSource supplies it in bulk.
Is behentrimonium chloride natural or synthetic?
Behentrimonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound, manufactured from behenyl (C22) feedstock that is commonly of vegetable origin. The finished molecule is a synthetic cationic surfactant. Confirm feedstock origin on the specification for a given lot.
What is the CAS number and formula for behentrimonium chloride?
Behentrimonium chloride carries CAS 17301-53-0 and molecular formula C25H54ClN, and is classified under HS 292390. It is a docosyl (C22) trimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride. RawSource provides full identity documentation with each order.
What concentration is bulk behentrimonium chloride supplied at?
BTAC is commonly supplied as an active solid or as standardized dilutions in carriers depending on grade. Active concentration affects dosing in conditioner and emulsion systems, so confirm the assay on the CoA. RawSource can quote the form that matches your formulation.
How is bulk behentrimonium chloride packaged and priced?
RawSource supplies behentrimonium chloride in bulk for personal-care manufacturers, packaged in drums or sacks depending on form. Pricing is quote-based and depends on active level, volume, and delivery terms. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity and specification for current pricing and lead time.