What do we offer?
Cationic surfactants for numerous applications
In detergents, cationic surfactants are used as cleaning enhancers in addition to anionic surfactants. They have excellent fat dissolving properties. In fabric softeners they are used as antistatic agents and finishing agents. Some cationic surfactants have biocidal properties and are used in detergents for disinfection.
Below you will find an overview of our high-quality cationic surfactants.
Products
Alkyl quats
| Product | Chemistry | Form | Active Content | Preservation | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empigen® BAC 50* | Benzalkonium chloride | liquid | 50% | -- | Antimicrobial surfactant |
| Empigen® BAC 80* | Benzalkonium chloride | liquid | 80% | -- | Antimicrobial surfactant |
| Empigen® HBC 40 | Hydroxyethyl laurdimoniumchloride | liquid | 40% | -- | Antistatic quaternary surfactant |
| Apriquat HD 29% | Hexadecyltrimethyl ammoniumchloride | liquid | 29% | -- | Antistatic quaternary surfactant, thickener |
Carbonates
| Product | Chemistry | Form | Active Content | Preservation | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activemol Glycerine Carbonate | Hydroxymethyl dioxolanon | liquid | 100% | -- | Humectant |
| Activemol Propylene Carbonate | Propylen carbonatee | liquid | 100% | -- | Humectant |
Good to know
What are cationic surfactants?
Surfactants are substances that reduce the surface tension of a liquid or the interfacial tension of two phases. Cationic surfactants are surfactants that have a positively charged functional group.
Like any surfactant, cationic surfactants are composed of a polar and a non-polar part. The polar group is always a quaternary ammonium unit. The non-polar part consists of different alkyl rests.
Where are cationic surfactants used?
In detergents, cationic surfactants enhance the action of anionic surfactants by reducing the surface tension between dirt and water, making them particularly suitable for removing grease stains. Unlike anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants can also be used in acidic environments and hard water, but their cleaning power is weaker. In addition, they are used as antistatic agents and as finishing agents in fabric softeners.
In detergents, cationic surfactants provide disinfectant, biocidal properties. In water treatment, cationic surfactants are used as ion exchangers to obtain demineralized water. Cationic surfactants offer good corrosion protection and can be good demulsifiers. Cationic surfactants are used as drying aids in carwashes.
Service & Support
Contact
STOCKMEIER Chemie
Tobias Hollmann
Vice Head of Sales Specialty Chemicals
Empigen® is a registered trademark of Innospec Inc.
*Take care when using biocidal products. Always read the label and the product information before use.