Acid Thickener

Acid Thickener Short Specification

Common Name Acid Thickener
Chemical Type Cationic surfactantbased thickener
Common Active Ingredients

Quaternary ammonium compounds eg Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride aka CTAC
Ethoxylated amines in some formulations
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility Soluble in acids like HCl forms a gellike structure
pH Range of Use Effective in strong acids eg HCl HSO



Functional Properties

Thickens strong acid solutions esp HCl for toilet bowl cleaners and descalers
Improves cling and contact time on vertical surfaces
Enhances cleaning efficiency and reduces acid runoff
Provides mild corrosion inhibition in some cases



Applications

Toilet bowl cleaners
Descalers for tiles ceramics and metals
Industrial and household acidic cleaning formulations



Safety and Handling

Irritant Can cause skin and eye irritation
Use with proper PPE when blending with acids
Storage Store in a cool dry wellventilated place away from strong oxidizers



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