Cetrimide Ph. Eur.
ANTISEPTIC AGENT
CAS no. 57-09-0
Cetrimide is an antiseptic agent used in variaty of applications for external use.
Cetrimide consists of trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide and may contain smaller amounts of dodecyl- and hexadecyl trimethylammonium bromides.
It is used in various applications fo example antiseptic agents, diagnostic test and analysis, topical formulations, and dental treatment.
BHM Chemicals is a supplier of Ph. Eur. quality Cetrimide.
Minimum order quantity: 25kg
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Assay (content)
Identification
Appearance of solution
Acidity or alkalinity
Amines and amine salts
Loss on drying
Sulphated ash
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
White or almost white, voluminous, free-flowing powder.
Freely soluble in water and in alcohol.
96.0% to 101.0% (as C17H38 BrN, dried basis)
Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests
As per Ph. Eur. test: Solution S is clear and colourless
As per Ph. Eur. test: Not more than 0.1 ml of 0.1 M HCl or 0.1 M NaOH is required to change the colour of the indicator
As per Ph. Eur. test: The volume of titrant added between the 2 points is not greater than 2.0 ml
Maximum 2.0%
Maximum 0.5%
Hazardous class 9, UN 3077, Packing group III
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.
