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HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride is a substance used in cosmetics that helps to prevent static electricity and improve the texture of hair.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride leaves hair easy to comb, supple, soft, and shiny and/or imparts volume, lightness, shine, texture, etc.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is utilized in various applications, primarily in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

CAS Number: 2271-92-3
EC Number: 288-474-7
Chem/IUPAC Name: 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
Molecular Formula: C16H36ClNO
Molecular Weight: 293.9 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride, Empigen HBC 40, UNII-8467K53E3Y, Dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)laurylammonium chloride, Dodecyldimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride, 2271-92-3, 8467K53E3Y, Ammonium, dodecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethyl-, chloride, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-lauryl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, DTXSID20177243, 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride (1:1), RefChem:147173, DTXCID0099734, HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE [INCI], SCHEMBL30012, monolauryl dimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, Q27269498, ammonium, dodecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethyl-, chloride, 1-dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, dodecyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylazanium;chloride, empigen HBC 40, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-lauryl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, 1-DODECANAMINIUM, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE, 1-DODECANAMINIUM, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE (1:1), AMMONIUM, DODECYL(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE, DIMETHYL(2-HYDROXYETHYL)LAURYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, DODECYLDIMETHYL(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, EMPIGEN HBC 40, HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-N-LAURYL-N,N-DIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride (1:1)

When Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is used as a co-surfactant with an excess of anionic surfactant, the resulting complex can improve basic functions such as wetting and detergency.
The cationic behaviour might also help to provide a conditioning effect.

Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride, a quaternary ammonium salt of lauric acid, is a substance used in cosmetic formulations.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is also called empigen hbc 40.
Names and identifiers that we found for this substance include: Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride and N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyldodecan-1-aminium chloride.

Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride, also known by its synonyms such as dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)laurylammonium chloride, 1-dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, and others, is a quaternary ammonium compound.
Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound with significant applications in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

Its efficacy as an antimicrobial agent and preservative makes Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride a valuable ingredient in many products.
However, as with any chemical, Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride's use must be accompanied by appropriate safety measures and adherence to regulatory guidelines to minimize potential adverse effects.

Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent in cosmetic formulations.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride has a molecular formula of C₁₆H₃₆ClNO, a molecular weight of ~293.9 g/mol, and limited publicly-reported physical data (solubility ~8.2 g/L at 25 °C).

As a surfactant/conditioning agent Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride confers smoothing, detangling, anti-static benefits for hair; it is generally considered safe under cosmetic use when properly formulated.

USES and APPLICATIONS of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used in personal‐care/cosmetic applications, primarily as a conditioning agent and antistatic agent for hair and fabrics.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair) and hair conditioning agent (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

The particular characteristics of Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride can be utilised to offer various potential benefits.
Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride is a substance used in cosmetics that helps to prevent static electricity and improve the texture of hair.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride leaves hair easy to comb, supple, soft, and shiny and/or imparts volume, lightness, shine, texture, etc.

Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is utilized in various applications, primarily in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Personal Care Products: Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is used in shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care products due to its ability to condition hair and provide antimicrobial protection.

Pharmaceuticals: Its antimicrobial properties make Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride useful in certain pharmaceutical formulations, where it can help preserve the product and prevent microbial contamination.
Cosmetic Preservatives: Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride serves as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products, helping to extend shelf life by preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
Chemically, hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride is characterized by the formula C18H38ClNO.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is a dodecyl(dimethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride, indicating a long-chain alkyl group (dodecyl) attached to a quaternary nitrogen atom, which also has two methyl groups and a 2-hydroxyethyl group attached.
This structure imparts its surfactant properties, allowing Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride to interact with and disrupt microbial cell membranes, thereby exerting its antimicrobial effects.

FUNCTIONS of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
*ANTI-STATIC:
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride prevents and/or reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on surfaces.

*HAIR CONDITIONER:
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride improves the appearance and feel of hair.

USES / FUNCTIONAL ROLE of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
According to COSING (the EU cosmetic ingredient database), its functions include antistatic agent and hair-conditioning agent.
In cosmetics formulations (shampoos, conditioners, hair-care treatments, leave-on or rinse-off products) Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride helps to reduce static, improve combability, smooth hair fibers, and provide conditioning feel.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride may also be used in some fabric softeners or antistatic textile applications (though primarily its cosmetic use is better documented).

PROPERTIES & BENEFITS (FOR FORMULATORS/USERS) of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
As a cationic quaternary ammonium compound with a long-chain (dodecyl) hydrophobic tail and a hydroxyethyl dimethylammonium head group, Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride adheres to negatively charged surfaces (hair fibres, textile fibres) and imparts conditioning, smoothing, antistatic performance.

In hair-care, Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride can provide better detangling, manageability, and reduced fly-away due to its antistatic effect (reducing hair surface charge).

Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride can help to improve the sensory feel of hair (smoothness, slip) and may contribute to improved shine or reduced frizz when combined with other conditioning oils or polymers.
Because of its hydroxyethyl substitution, Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride may have improved solubility/dispersibility in water compared to purely hydrophobic quaternary salts, aiding formulation flexibility.

FORMULATION CHARACTERISTICS of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
Best used in water phase (aqueous) of hair-care products, typically after the surfactant wash phase (in conditioners) or in leave-on treatments.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride may be incompatible with strongly anionic surfactants (leading to precipitation) — thus sequence of addition and selection of other ingredients should be validated.

Because Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is a cationic conditioner, the pH of formulation is important (usually around pH 4–5 in conditioners) so that the cationic material adheres to hair fibres.

Typical usage levels:
While exact ranges vary by product and region, many cationic conditioners are used at ~0.2–2.0% in hair-care rinse-off products; supplier guidance should be consulted.

FUNCTION(S) of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
*ANTISTATIC
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride reduces electrostatic charges (eg of the hair)

*HAIR CONDITIONING
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and / or imparts volume

FUNCTIONS of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
*Antistatic,
*Hair Conditioning

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS?
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride is used for its anti-static and hair conditioning characteristics.
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride prevents static electricity buildup and improves the look and feel of hair.

WHAT ARE ANTI-STATIC INGREDIENTS, HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE?
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride has anti-static characteristics.
Anti-static ingredients are used in cosmetic products to help prevent static electricity from building up on your skin or hair.
Static electricity can cause your hair to stick to your face, your makeup to cling to your skin unflatteringly, or even cause an uncomfortable shock.

These ingredients create a barrier on the surface of your skin or hair, which helps neutralize any electrical charge that might be present.
This means that static electricity is less likely to build up, so your hair and makeup stay in place, and you don't have to worry about uncomfortable shocks.

WHAT ARE HAIR CONDITIONING INGREDIENTS, HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE?
Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride has hair conditioning characteristics.
Hair conditioning ingredients are used in cosmetic products to enhance the appearance and feel of hair.

They leave your hair easy to comb, flexible, soft, and shiny while imparting volume, lightness, gloss, and texture.
One of the critical functions of hair conditioning ingredients is to smooth the surface of the hair strands.

This makes the hair easier to comb or brush, reducing the risk of breakage and split ends.
Conditioning ingredients also help to seal the hair cuticle, which helps to reduce frizz and enhance shine.

TYPES OF HAIR CONDITIONING INGREDIENTS of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
Different conditioning ingredients work in different ways to achieve these results.
For example, some ingredients, like silicones, natural oils, and fatty alcohols, help to create a protective film around each hair strand, which locks in moisture and prevents dryness.

Other ingredients, like proteins and amino acids, penetrate the hair shaft to strengthen and repair damaged hair.
These ingredients work by filling in the gaps in the hair's structure, smoothing the surface, and increasing elasticity.

Hair conditioning products also often contain ingredients that provide volume and texture, such as polymers and thickeners.
These ingredients can help give hair a fuller, thicker appearance, making it more manageable and easier to style.

Characteristics excellent antistatic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative, solubilizing, emulsifying, dispersing, anticorrosive, wetting abilities.
Resistance to acid, light, hard water.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
Molecular Weight: 293.9 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 13
Exact Mass: 293.2485425 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 293.2485425 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area: 20.2 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 19
Formal Charge: 0

Complexity: 168
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
CAS Number: 2271-92-3

Chem/IUPAC Name: 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
EINECS/ELINCS No: 288-474-7
COSING REF No: 34500
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: 288-474-7
FDA UNII: 8467K53E3Y
Molecular Weight: 293.92112000
Formula: C16 H36 Cl N O
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Soluble in: water, 8199 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

CAS: 2271-92-3
EINECS: 288-474-7
Molecular Formula: C16H36ClNO; C16H36N1O.Cl
Molecular Weight: 293.92
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid; or paste; or solid
Solubility: soluble in water
Hygroscopicity: hygroscopic
Stability: stable, decomposition by high heat
INCI Name: HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Molecular Formula: C16H36ClNO
Molecular Weight: ~293.92 g·mol⁻¹

FIRST AID MEASURES of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of HYDROXYETHYL LAURDIMONIUM CHLORIDE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available