Benzalkonium Chloride 80%
Benzalkonium Chloride
Synonyms: Dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; C12-alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride; Lauryl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; 1227
CAS: 139-07-1
Molecular Formula: C21H38ClN
Molecular Weight: 339.99
Specification:
Appearance: Colorless to yellowish transparent liquid
Active content: 80±2%
pH: 4.0-8.0
Free Amine: 2% max.
Applications:
Benzalkonium chloride known as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and ADBAC, is a cationic surface-acting agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. Benzalkonium chloride is readily soluble in ethanol and acetone. Although dissolution in water is slow, aqueous solutions are easier to handle and are preferred. Solutions should be neutral to slightly alkaline, with colour ranging from colourless to a pale yellow. Solutions foam profusely when shaken.
The applications of Benzalkonium Chloride are extremely wide ranging from disinfectant formulations to microbial corrosion inhibition in the oilfield sector. It is used in:
1. Skin antiseptics to protect scrapes and cuts;
2. Pharmaceuticals & various leave-on skin antiseptics;
3. Hand sanitizers;
4. Preservative in pharmaceuticals and personal care products as a preservative;
5. Hygienic towelettes and wet wipes;
6. Cleaners for floor and hard surfaces as a disinfectant;
7. Soak solutions for surgical/dental instruments prior to high-level sterilization;
8. Spray disinfectants for hard surface sanitization;
9. Over-the-counter single-application treatments for herpes, cold-sores, and fever blisters;
10. Algaecide for clearing of algae, moss, lichens from paths, roof tiles, swimming pools, masonry and in horticultural greenhouse disinfection;
Hand sanitizers based on benzalkonium chloride are more effective due to better residual activity and less irritant than alcohol gels. As an antiseptic, it has the advantage of not burning when put on a wound, which is not the case with ethanol-based antiseptics or hydrogen peroxide.
Packing: 200Kg net plastic drum.
Storage: Sealed up, keep in dry and cool place.
Classification: Class 8, UN1760