MACKERNIUM® BTAC 228

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MACKERNIUM® BTAC 228 is a versatile ingredient ideal for hair care products, especially for frizzy, dry, curly, or textured hair. It conditions, softens, and smooths hair cuticles, reducing static and frizz while enhancing shine, making hair more manageable and easier to detangle and style. Suitable for daily use, it also acts as a skin-softening emulsifier, providing a smooth consistency in formulations. With its high active content, MACKERNIUM® BTAC 228 offers excellent formulation flexibility. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride

CAS Number: 68607-24-9,64-17-5

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biodegradable, Halal, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: IECIC (China), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Synonyms: 1-Docosanaminium,N,N,N-trimethyl-chloride, Behenyltrimethylammonium Chloride, C22-Alkyltrimethylammonium Chloride, Genamin KDMP, Incroquat Behenyl TMC 85, N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-Docosanaminium Chloride, Quartamin AB, Varisoft BT 85

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Alcohols,
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
INCI Name
Alcohol,
Behentrimonium Chloride
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Conditioner,
Emulsifier
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Cationic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Cationic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Static Properties,
Cushioning Effect,
Detangling,
Excellent Flexibility,
Frizz Control,
Hair Conditioning,
Hair Softening,
Lubricating,
Manageability,
Shine Enhancing,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Static Reduction,
Substantivity
Labeling Claims
Animal Products-free,
Biodegradable,
Halal,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based
Product Features
  • Conditioning agent for leave-on and rinse-off hair conditioners.
  • Good antistatic effect and softening effect.
  • Substantive to hair and skin.
  • Soft cushiony skin feel.
  • Excellent detangling and wet combability.
  • Safe for leave-on skin care.
  • Non-irritating at <5% BTAC.
  • Superior lubrication from long C22 alkyl chain.
  • Highly concentrated ingredient providing formulation versatility.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Masks,
Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications
Detanglers,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Masks
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Skin Lotion
Use Level
0.5 - 5%

Properties

Physical Form
Pellets
Appearance
White to off- white, pellet
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredient Content78 - 85%-
pH Value*6.0 - 8.0
Amine (Hydrochloric Acid)max. 1.0%-
Free Amine Contentmax. 1.0%-
Colormax. 3.0Gardner
Ash Contentmax. 0.2%-
Note

* - 5% in H₂O/IPA (=1/1) solution at 25°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
IECIC (China),
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Boxes,
Cartons
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Packaging Information

20 kg carton box (net weight basis).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Shelf Life Information

Shelf life is 12 months from manufacturing date.