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Cationic surfactant used in cosmetics

Which of the following is cationic surfactant used in cosmetics?


 Some common cationic surfactants used in bath and body recipes are your
chlorides (Benzalkonium, Stearalkonium, and Centrimonium), Trimethyl
Ammoniums, and Methyl Sulfates. Nonionic surfactants have no foaming
capabilities which is why this group of surfactants are rarely used as a recipe's main
surfactant.
 A common example of cationic surfactant is alkyl ammonium chlorides.
 Quaternary ammonium compounds such as cetyltrimethylammonium
bromide (cetrimide), benzethonium chloride and benzalkonium chloride are
examples of important cationic surfactants.

What are cationic surfactants used in?


 Fabric softeners
 Conditioner
 Cationic surfactants have a positive charge on their hydrophilic end. The
positive charge makes them useful in anti-static products, like fabric
softeners. Cationic surfactants can also serve as antimicrobial agents, so they
are often used in disinfectants.

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