| English Synonyms | Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide; CTAB; CTABr; Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide; N-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide; HTAB; Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide; N,N,N-trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium bromide; Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide |
| Product Uses | Cationic surfactants. Primarily used in cosmetics as bactericides, softeners, emulsifiers, and antistatic agents. When used in conditioners, they adhere to the hair surface, forming a monomolecular film that makes hair fluffy, soft, and gives it a natural shine. They also suppress static electricity generated by friction on the hair surface, making hair easier to comb. |