CTAC

What is Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (CTAC)?

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (also known as cetrimonium chloride or CTAC) acts as an anti-microbial, conditioner, and surfactant, making it a valuable ingredient in the cleaning and cosmetic industries.

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Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride Distributor & Supplier Information

For questions regarding cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (CTAC) pricing, please fill out the price request form linked below. For complete technical ingredient specifications and other inquiries, please contact one of our sales representatives.

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Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride Uses in the Personal Care & Cosmetic Industries

Cleaning
CTAC acts as a disinfectant in cleaning products such as antibacterial sprays and disinfecting wipes.
Cosmetic
CTAC offers antimicrobial, conditioning, and emulsification properties in skin creams and hair conditioners.
Nutritional Supplement
CTAC is commonly used as a coating agent for nutritional supplement capsules and tablet. It provides antimicrobial protection as well as additional smoothness for the surface of the capsule or tablet.
Personal Care
CTAC acts as a conditioner when used in shampoos. It also offers antimicrobial protection in personal care products such as body washes.
Pharmaceutical
In topical and oral applications, CTAC is used as a preservative as well as a stabilizer.

About American International Ingredients - A CTAC Supplier

American International Ingredients is a leading cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 2500 personal care and cosmetic ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of surfactants distributed to manufacturers and processors in the cosmetic, makeup, personal care, nutritional supplement, and household & commercial cleaning sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality surfactants at competitive prices.