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.