CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE- ▸ Cationic surfactant: Surface-active agent for conditioning and emulsification
- ▸ Antimicrobial agent: Quaternary ammonium biocidal chemistry
- ▸ Substantive conditioning: Charge-driven deposition onto hair and textile surfaces
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.
Request SDS →Cetrimonium bromide (CAS 57-09-0), or CTAB, is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. The bromide and chloride salts are established for use as antiseptics and as cationic surface-active agents. It is handled industrially as a fine solid for surfactant, conditioning, and biocidal formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another name for cetrimonium bromide?
It is commonly called CTAB and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide. The CAS is 57-09-0 and the formula is C19H42BrN. It is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant supplied industrially as a fine solid.
What is cetrimonium bromide used for in formulations?
CTAB is a cationic surfactant used for conditioning, emulsification, and charge-driven (substantive) deposition onto hair and textile surfaces. It is also used as a quaternary ammonium biocidal active. RawSource supplies it for surfactant and conditioning formulations.
What products contain cetrimonium bromide?
It is formulated into hair-conditioning and personal-care products as a cationic conditioning agent, and into surfactant and biocidal systems. Specific end-use is set by the formulator. RawSource supplies the raw material in bulk to manufacturers, not finished consumer products.
What is the CAS number and formula for cetrimonium bromide?
The CAS is 57-09-0 and the molecular formula is C19H42BrN. Verify the grade and assay against the CoA and SDS for your lot before formulating. RawSource provides both with each shipment.
What bulk packaging is cetrimonium bromide available in?
As a fine solid it ships in bags, fiber drums, or supersacks depending on volume. A CoA and SDS accompany each lot. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume and packaging for current pricing.