DICOCODIMONIUM CHLORIDE- ▸ Fabric softening: Cationic softening active for laundry and textile formulations.
- ▸ Hair and skin conditioning: Substantive quaternary for conditioning systems.
- ▸ Cationic emulsifier: Forms and stabilizes positively charged oil-in-water emulsions.
- ▸ Antistatic agent: Reduces static charge on fibers and surfaces.
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Request SDS →A dialkyl quaternary ammonium chloride (CAS 61789-77-3) built on two coconut-derived alkyl chains and supplied as a cationic surfactant. Its double hydrophobic tail and quaternary nitrogen give strong affinity for anionic substrates, supporting use as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent, and a cationic emulsifier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a quaternary amine salt?
A quaternary amine (quaternary ammonium) salt is a compound with a positively charged nitrogen bearing four organic groups, paired with an anion. This product (CAS 61789-77-3) is a dialkyl quaternary ammonium chloride built on two coconut-derived alkyl chains, supplied as a cationic surfactant.
What are quaternary amine salts used for?
This material is used as a fabric-softening and conditioning active for laundry and textile formulations, a substantive quaternary for hair- and skin-conditioning systems, a cationic emulsifier for positively charged oil-in-water emulsions, and an antistatic agent for fibers and surfaces.
Why are these salts substantive to fabrics and fibers?
The double hydrophobic tail and quaternary nitrogen give the molecule a permanent positive charge with strong affinity for anionic substrates such as textile fibers and keratin. That attraction is the basis for its softening, conditioning, and antistatic behavior.
What CAS number and HS code apply to this quaternary amine salt?
It is supplied under CAS 61789-77-3 and classified under HS heading 3402.41 (cationic organic surface-active agents). Verify the final import classification with your customs broker for the destination market.
What packaging and MOQ are available for bulk quaternary amine salts?
RawSource supplies this cationic surfactant to manufacturers in industrial bulk formats. Pricing varies with volume and market conditions; submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity to receive pack sizes, MOQ, lead time, and a CoA/SDS.