Stearalkonium bentonite

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, reaction products with bentonite; CAS number: 130501-87-0

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Stearalkonium betonite denotes a quaternary ammonium compound (quaternary ammonium compounds have one quaternary nitrogen atom, i.e. one nitrogen atom in which all four hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic radicals). "Bentonite" refers to a mixture of different clay minerals (named after the Benton formation in the Fort-Benton shales of Wyoming/USA)
The mixture of substances is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and gel former.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer