A mixture of ammonium compounds, used in disinfectants and antiseptics.
Also known as cetavlon, cetrimide is the official name for a mixture of alkyl ammonium bromides. It is a potent antiseptic, and as a 1 per cent solution is used for cleaning and disinfecting wounds, and in the first-aid treatment of burns. As it is also a detergent, it is particularly useful for cleaning the skin, and also for cleansing and disinfecting greasy and infected bowls and baths.
An antiseptic is widely incorporated into various skin cleansing preparations for its disinfectant properties.