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EC / List no.: 265-352-1
CAS no.: 65060-02-8
Mol. formula: C19H42N.CH3O4S
Cetrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning agent.
Cetrimonium methosulfate settles on the hair follicle and smoothes the cuticles, leaving hair soft and tangle free.
When used in lotions, it also makes the skin soft to the touch.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is also an emulsifier.
An antimicrobial cleansing ingredient that also conditions the hair and reduces static.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is not a sulfate and as such, its surfactant characteristics are relatively very mild.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is a type of sulfate.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.04% of the products in our database containing it.
All Functions: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant
Cetrimonium methosulfate is a quaternary ammonium compound.
Cetrimonium methosulfate was first introduced as a combined cleanser and skin antiseptic by Barnes (1942).
Cetrimonium methosulfate combines excellent detergent properties and minimal toxicity with a useful antiseptic action.
Cetrimonium methosulfate affects membrane permeability allowing ‘leaking’ of essential cell constituents leading to cell death.
This medication is a skin antiseptic and disinfectant prescribed for seborrhoeic dermatitis and wound cleansing.
The cream has a bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria and incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning agent.
Cetrimonium methosulfate settles on the hair follicle and smoothes the cuticles, leaving hair soft and tangle-free.
When used in lotions, it also makes the skin soft to the touch.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is also an emulsifier.
This ingredient is mainly used in hair products such as hair dye, shampoo/conditioner, styling gel, mousse, hair detangler,
Description :
Quaternary ammonium salt
A light salt.
Provides thickening, softening and care.
Cetrimonium methosulfate has antimicrobial, anesthetic, emulsifying and care properties.
Cetrimonium methosulfate makes the hair easier to comb, supple, soft and shiny and gives it volume.
Cetrimonium methosulfate reduces electrostatic charges (e.g. hair).
Cetrimonium methosulfate inhibits the growth of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria and fungi).
INCI name: CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
EINECS / ELINCS number: 265-352-1
Classification: Sulphate , Quaternary Ammonium
Its functions (INCI)
Antimicrobial: Helps slow the growth of microorganisms on the skin and opposes the growth of microbes
Antistatic: Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
Emulsifying agent: Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
Hair conditioner: Leaves hair manageable, supple, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
Surfactant: Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the uniform distribution of the product during its use
CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE is classified as :
Antimicrobial
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Hair conditioning
Surfactant
CAS Number 65060-02-8
EINECS/ELINCS No: 265-352-1
COSING REF No: 74944
Chem/IUPAC Name: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate
Category
Anti-static Agent
Dispersants
Emulsifiers
Softening / Texturing Agents
Application/Recommended for
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
softness
Cosmetic Functions
Hair conditioning
Antimicrobial
Antistatic
Surfactant (cleansing)
Surfactant (emulsifying)
Usage:
Used in hair products.
Softening effect, antistatic, hair conditioner, emulsifier, light preservative.
Chemical description
Cetrimonium methosulfate. Quaternary ammonium salt.
Cationic surfactant.
Water soluble.
Permissible concentration in cosmetics: 0.1%.
About Cetrimonium methosulfate
Helpful information
Cetrimonium methosulfate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
Cetrimonium methosulfate is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses) and in formulation or re-packing.
Consumer Uses
Cetrimonium methosulfate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of Cetrimonium methosulfate is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Cetrimonium methosulfate is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
Cetrimonium methosulfate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products.
ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using Cetrimonium methosulfate. Other release to the environment of Cetrimonium methosulfate is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid.
Formulation or re-packing
Cetrimonium methosulfate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products.
Release to the environment of Cetrimonium methosulfate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used.
ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using Cetrimonium methosulfate.
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Cetrimonium methosulfate is most likely to be released to the environment.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Cetrimonium methosulfate is most likely to be released to the environment.
Action in cosmetics
The ingredient has antimicrobial properties, is a biocide, preserves cosmetics, protects against nesting and multiplication of microorganisms, supports other preservatives.
In addition, it is an emulsifier, combines phases in cleansing cosmetics, improves consistency, application properties and facilitates rinsing.
Cetrimonium methosulfate also prevents static in the hair and makes detangling easier.
Function in a cosmetic
Washing substance, detergent, surfactant, surfactant
Emulsifier, emulsifier
Preservative
Consistency-forming substance
Antimicrobial substance
Antistatic substance
Bactericidal substance, bactericide
Auxiliary substance
Surfactant
Traditional name: Cetrimonium methosulfate
Component category: Emulsifiers, surfactants (detergents), hair conditioners, antistatic agents, antimicrobial agents
Application: Used in hair products
Cosmetic action: Softens the skin, antimicrobial action
Appointment: Emollient, antistatic, hair conditioner, emulsifier, light preservative
Effective for skin or hair types: For all skin types
Origin: Synthetic, can be used in natural cosmetics
This ingredient is mainly used in hair products such as hair dye, shampoo / conditioner, styling gel, mousse, hair detangler, anti-dandruff and relaxation product.
IUPAC NAMES
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate
Cetrimonium methosulfate; C16 TMA-MS
Cetyltrimethylammonium methosulfate
hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate
hexadecyltrimethylazanium methyl sulfate
N,N,N-trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium methyl sulfate
SYNOYNMS:
hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate
CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
cetyltrimethylammonium methyl sulfate
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate
n,n,n-trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminiu methyl sulfate
Cetrimonium methosulfate
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate
65060-02-8
UNII-277IG2X9QC
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate
277IG2X9QC
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfate (1:1)
EINECS 265-352-1
Ammonium, hexadecyltrimethyl, methyl sulfate
SCHEMBL237554
DTXSID3070173
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium methyl sulfate
Q27254179
UNII-2L35144H4P component OEWKLERKHURFTB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
