Cetrimonium bromide is a chemical compound, trimonium salt, a linear chain alkyl.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Antistatic agent. Static electricity build-up has a direct influence on products and causes electrostatic adsorption. The antistatic ingredient reduces static build-up and surface resistivity on the surface of the skin and hair.

Cosmetic biocide. Ingredient that must possess broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity against film formation caused by bacteria.

Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability and also directly influence the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating their filmometric performance.
Synonyms: Cetab; cetrimidum (EP); cetrimonium bromide (INN); cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide; cetyltrimethylammonium bromide powder; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide; 1-hexadecanaminium, N, N, N-trimethyl-, bromide; hexadecyltrimethylamine bromide; hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide; N, N, N-trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium bromide
Trade name:Acetoquat CTAB, Bromat, Cetrimida, Cirrasol-OD, Cetrimide, Rhodaquat M-242B/99, Mical, RonaCare Cetrimonium Bromide, RonaCare Cetrimonium Bromide, Sumquat 6030

CAS: 57-09-0