GENAMIN CTAC

Genamin CTAC is a cationic surfactant for the cosmetic industry.

INCI Name:
Cetrimonium Chloride

Genamin CTAC is a cationic surfactant for hard surface cleaners and liquid laundry detergents. 
Genamin CTAC can be used as softening agents in softeners in liquid laundry.

CHEMICAL NAME:
112-02-7

PRODUCT FUNCTION:
Surfactant (cationic)

CHEMICAL TYPE:
Quaternary Derivatives

APPLICATIONS:
Hard surface cleaning
Toilet & hygienic cleaning
Laundry fabric softener

Genamin CTAC is a cationic surfactant that is mainly used in creme rinses and hair conditioners. 
As a cationic surfactant, Genamin CTAC is absorbed onto negatively charged surfaces without leaving a visible film, for example on the hair. 
Genamin CTAC also has applications in the manufacture of antistatic fixatives for permanent waving, hair lotions, shampoos and styling creams.

Claims:    
Surfactants / Cleansing Agents > Cationics
Conditioning Agents
shine / radiance
preservative-free
substantivity
softness
combing (wet)
absorption
bodyfying volume
combing (dry)

INCI Names:
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Cetrimonium Chloride. 
Genamin CTAC is a preservative-free, cationic surfactant and hair conditioning agent. 

Genamin CTAC is absorbed onto negatively charged hair surface without leaving a visible film.
Genamin CTAC exhibits softening effect and antistatic action.

Genamin CTAC offers excellent dry & wet combing, high substantivity, superior grip & shine and volume & body to the hair.
Genamin CTAC is mainly used in cream rinse-off and leave-on conditioners.

Genamin CTAC is also suitable for the manufacture of antistatic fixatives for permanent waving, hair lotions, shampoos and styling creams.
Genamin CTAC is Halal certified.

Genamin CTAC is a cationic surfactant that is mainly used in creme rinses and hair conditioners. 
As a cationic surfactant, Genamin CTAC is absorbed onto negatively charged surfaces without leaving a visible film, for example on the hair.

Advantages of Genamin CTAC:
It offers good antistatic effect
good wet combing

Other Applications of Genamin CTAC:
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) > Conditionners & detangling products

Chemical name:
Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride 

General formula: 
R = predominantly C16 

INCI designation: 
Cetrimonium Chloride 

Product properties of Genamin CTAC:
Appearance (20 °C): 
Clear liquid 

Odour:
Faint 

Chemical and physical data: 
Active substance 
29.0 ± 1.0 % 

Mean molecular weight: 
319 g•mol-1 

Apha number: 
100 max. 

pH-value (1% active substance in water): 
5.0 - 7.0 

Ash: 
0.5 % max. 

Free amine + amine hydrochloride: 
0.8 % max. 

Uses of Genamin CTAC:
Genamin CTAC is used mainly in creme rinses and hair conditioners. 
The concentration required depends on the hair. 

The more damaged the hair is the more Genamin CTAC will be used to achieve best effect, starting at about 0.5% up to 2.0%, relative to the active substance. 
Other possible applications of Genamin CTAC are in the manufacture of antistatic fixatives for permanent waving, hair lotions, shampoos and styling creams. 

Applications of Genamin CTAC:
As a cationic surfactant, Genamin CTAC is adsorbed onto negatively charged surfaces without leaving a visible film, for example on the hair. 
Because of this and its associated properties, Genamin CTAC is especially suitable as an active ingredient for hair cosmetics. 

Genamin CTAC considerably improves the wet and dry combing properties and offers a good softening effect for normal hair. 
Genamin CTAC has a superb antistatic effect. 

Application properties of Genamin CTAC:
As a liquid Genamin CTAC is easy to formulate into a broad range of cosmetic preparations. 
Genamin CTAC is absorbed onto the hair from aqueous and alcoholic solutions as well as from emulsions (dispersions) also in combination with other additives, such as film-forming agents and fatty components and, because of the reduction in surface resistance, prevents the hair flying after combing. 

Hair damaged by bleaching, permanent waving or excessive degreasing tends to mat. Genamin CTAC, used in cream aftertreatment preperations, considerably improves the wet combing properties and the condition of the hair. 
Unlike other cationic surfactants, Genamin CTAC possesses excellent foaming properties. 

Compatibility of Genamin CTAC:
Genamin CTAC can be used in combination with other cationic surfactants to allow special effects with regard to wet and dry combing properties and the feel of the shampooed hair. 
Genamin CTAC is compatible with nonionic and amphoteric surfactants. Genamin CTAC reacts with anionic surfactants by forming electroneutral salts; most of these are only sparingly soluble in water but stable solutions can be obtained by using an excess of an anionic compound. 
No signs of incompatibility were observed with mixtures consisting of Genamin CTAC and commercial film-forming agents such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, PVA and PVP/VA. Genamin CTAC is also compatible with protein derivatives, especially in the acid pH range. 

pH stability of Genamin CTAC:
As a quaternary ammonium salt Genamin CTAC possesses excellent stability over a wide pH range. 
Genamin CTAC differs from tertiary amines in that the cation persists also in alkaline medium. 

Solubility of Genamin CTAC:
Genamin CTAC is miscible with water in any ratio. 

Processing instructions of Genamin CTAC:
Genamin CTAC is mixed together with the emulsifier, especially nonionic are well suited, consistency modifier and any oils used at approx. 75 °C. 
The aqueous phase is heated separately and added while stirring the quat/consistency modifier/oil phase. 
Active substances and perfume oils should be added only after the mixture has cooled down to about 35 °C. 

Storage instructions of Genamin CTAC:
Genamin CTAC must be protected from excessively high and low temperatures during storage. 
Further information on handling, storage and dispatch is given in the EC safety data sheet.