Cetrimonium Chloride 30% (C-TAC)

CTAC 30% (Cetrimonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a cationic surfactant in personal care products.
It functions primarily as a conditioning agent, providing smoothness, detangling, and antistatic properties to hair and skin.
The solution typically appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid with good solubility in water.
Its chemical formula is C₁₉H₄₂ClN, and it carries a positive charge that helps bind to negatively charged surfaces like hair strands.
The CAS number for Cetrimonium Chloride is 112-02-7, ensuring standardized identification in industrial and cosmetic applications.