STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE- ▸ Hair conditioning: Provides cationic conditioning and detangling in hair-care products.
- ▸ Antistatic agent: Reduces static charge on hair and fibers.
- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes cationic emulsion systems.
- ▸ Industrial cleaner: Functions as a cationic surfactant in cleaning formulations.
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 →Stearalkonium chloride (CAS 122-19-0) is a quaternary ammonium compound and cationic surfactant. It is used as a cationic surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning/antistatic agent, including in personal-care products and industrial cleaners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stearalkonium chloride used for?
Stearalkonium chloride (CAS 122-19-0) is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant used for hair conditioning and detangling, as an antistatic agent on hair and fibers, as an emulsifier for cationic systems, and as a surfactant in industrial cleaning formulations. It is supplied as a raw material for downstream formulation.
What is the CAS number and formula for stearalkonium chloride?
Stearalkonium chloride is CAS 122-19-0 with molecular formula C27H50ClN. It is a quaternary ammonium salt and classifies under HS 2923.90 for import. CoA documents assay and active content per lot.
How does stearalkonium chloride compare to behentrimonium chloride?
Both are cationic quaternary ammonium conditioning agents, but they differ in alkyl chain length, behentrimonium chloride is based on a longer C22 (behenyl) chain versus stearalkonium's C18 (stearyl) plus a benzyl group. The chain difference affects substantivity and feel in conditioning formulations. They are distinct INCI materials with different CAS numbers.
How does stearalkonium chloride ship under DOT?
It is assigned UN 2811 (toxic solid, n.o.s.). RawSource ships it with the required hazard documentation and packaging; consult the SDS for the full transport classification, packing group, and labeling before booking freight.
How is bulk stearalkonium chloride packaged?
RawSource supplies stearalkonium chloride in drums, totes, and other industrial packaging for manufacturers. MOQ and lead time depend on grade and volume. Request a bulk quote; CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.