57-09-0
Product Name:
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
Formula:
C19H42BrN
Synonyms:
Cetrimonium bromide;Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide;CTAB;Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide;Palmityltrimethylammonium bromide
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, a bactericidal, is a cationic detergent. Its activity can be neutralized by soaps and anionic detergents. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria at alkaline pH.