China and the United States are the leading exporters of Cetrimonium chloride, collectively accounting for a majority of global shipments, while Germany, South Korea, and India represent the largest importers. Imports into the European Union and Southeast Asia have shown steady growth since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Cetrimonium chloride prices amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Cetrimonium chloride is a white to off-white crystalline solid or hygroscopic powder with a faint, characteristic odor; it is highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents, and decomposes before melting (typical decomposition onset ~200 °C). It is a quaternary ammonium compound, specifically a cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst. Industrially, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and antistatic agents, and is widely employed in personal care formulations for its conditioning and antimicrobial properties. Its primary application areas include cosmetics and toiletries, industrial cleaners, and disinfectant solutions.
Barquat(R) CT-29 is a quaternary ammonium based surfactant that finds uses in broad number of industrial cleaning products. Product Data Sheet
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