INCI Name
CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Functions
5 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
antimicrobial
What It Does
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
364.40
g/mol
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
0.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATEIncompatiblePrecipitation
Cationic quats + Anionic SLS form insoluble precipitate, neutralizing both the disinfectant and the surfactant. Use nonionic surfactants with quat-based disinfectants.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
- Common Name
- cetrimonium bromide
- CAS Number
- 57-09-0
- Category
- antimicrobial