What is Hydroxycetyl hydroxyethyl dimonium chloride

It is a chemical cationic compound. A yellow liquid with a slight intrinsic odor.

What is it for?

It is used as an antistatic and balm in cosmetics and it is compatible with anionics surfactans.

For this compound there is not enough scientific literature to justify any concerns about allergies.

Molecular formula: C₁₈H₃₇Cl₂O₂

Molecular weight: 356.39118

CAS No : 84643-53-8

Synonyms :

• 2-hydroxyethyl-(2-hydroxyhexadecyl)-dimethylazanium chloride
  
• (2-Hydroxyethyl)(2-hydroxyhexadecyl)dimethylammonium chloride
  
• EINECS 283-450-2
  
• 1-Hexadecanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
  
• Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyhexadecyl) -ammoniumchlorid