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Cetrimide Powder Api
Cetrimide Powder Api

Cetrimide Powder Api

600.0 INR/Kilograms

Product Details:

  • HS Code 3402.13
  • Shelf Life 5 Years
  • Loss on Drying Usually < 2.0% (as per pharmacopeial standards)
  • Storage Room Temperature
  • Solubility Freely soluble in water and alcohol
  • Ph Level Typically 6.0 8.0
  • Type Pharmaceutical Intermediates
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Cetrimide Powder Api Price And Quantity

  • 600.0 INR/Kilograms
  • 25 Kilograms

Cetrimide Powder Api Product Specifications

  • Cetrimide is primarily used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and surfactant due to its antimicrobial properties. It is commonly found in a wide range of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and veterinary applications.
  • White or almost white, free-flowing powder
  • 5 Years
  • Usually < 2.0% (as per pharmacopeial standards)
  • Room Temperature
  • 3402.13
  • 99
  • Medicine Grade
  • Pharmaceutical Intermediates
  • Typically 6.0 8.0
  • Freely soluble in water and alcohol
  • Powder

Cetrimide Powder Api Trade Information

  • Mumbai
  • Cash Against Delivery (CAD), Cash on Delivery (COD), Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Days after Acceptance (DA), Delivery Point (DP), Letter of Credit at Sight (Sight L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)
  • 100 Kilograms Per Day
  • 7 Days
  • No
  • Free samples are available
  • Drum and bag packing
  • Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe
  • WE PROVIDES ALL KIND OF CERTIFICATIONS AS YOU REQUIRED

Product Description

Cetrimide Powder Detailed Description


What is Cetrimide?

Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium compound with strong antiseptic, disinfectant, and surfactant properties. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and cosmetic formulations as an antimicrobial agent.


Chemical Identity

Property Detail
Chemical Name Trimethyl(tetradecyl)ammonium bromide or mixture of alkyltrimethylammonium bromides
Common Name Cetrimide
CAS Number 8044-71-1
Molecular Formula Variable, often approximated as CHBrN (depends on alkyl chain length)
Molecular Weight 320400 g/mol (depending on exact composition)

Physical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White or almost white, free-flowing powder
Odor Faint characteristic odor
Solubility Freely soluble in water and alcohol
pH (1% solution) Typically 6.08.0
Melting Point Not sharply defined (depends on composition)
Loss on Drying Usually < 2.0% (as per pharmacopeial standards)

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Applications

Use Function
Antiseptic creams and ointments Prevents microbial growth in wounds and burns
Disinfectants Used to clean surgical instruments, hospital surfaces
Shampoos (especially medicated) Treats scalp conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis
Skin cleansers For pre-surgical skin disinfection
Veterinary products Topical disinfectants and wound care
Mouthwashes (limited use) Antibacterial action in oral care

Mechanism of Action

Cetrimide is a cationic surfactant that disrupts the lipid membranes of bacteria and fungi, leading to cell lysis and death. It is effective against:

  • Gram-positive bacteria

  • Some Gram-negative bacteria

  • Certain fungi

Not effective against bacterial spores and some viruses unless combined with other agents (e.g., chlorhexidine).


Safety & Precautions

  • Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes

  • Toxic if ingested in large quantities

  • Not recommended for use on deep wounds or in body cavities

  • Can cause skin sensitization or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals


Regulatory & Trade Information

Property Value
Pharmacopeial Grade Listed in BP, USP, IP, and other pharmacopeias
HS Code 3402.13 Non-ionic or cationic organic surface-active agents
Storage Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from light and moisture

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