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Benzalkonium Chloride (Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride)
TL;DR Start with microbiological-control candidate selection and open or closed system and intended use. Compare the proposed grade specification and supply requirements before requesting a quotation.
Benzalkonium Chloride (Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride) — Discuss Benzalkonium Chloride (Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride) for microbiological-control candidate selection. Start with open or closed system and intended use and planktonic versus attached-growth evidence. Check the offered grade specification and include the intended application when requesting a quotation.
For a Benzalkonium Chloride (Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride) enquiry, include open or closed system and intended use and planktonic versus attached-growth evidence, together with the current treatment or formulation. Use the offered grade documents and a representative comparison to decide the next step.
Discuss the grade and application
For Benzalkonium Chloride (Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride), start with microbiological-control candidate selection.
Selection inputs
- Open or closed system and intended use
- Planktonic versus attached-growth evidence
- pH, temperature, demand and contact conditions
- Materials, other chemicals and local requirements
Documents and supply
Identify the proposed grade, required quantity, packaging and destination. Ask which specification, TDS, SDS and batch-document options apply to that offer.
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Product Description
Product Description
- CAS No.: 8001-54-5 / 63449-41-2 / 139-07-1
- Molecular Formula: C21H38NCl
- Molecular Weight: 340.0
- Synonyms: Benzalkonium Chloride; BKC; DDBAC; Lauryl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
Structural Formula
Applications
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas | Pipeline corrosion inhibitor; prevents formation of sulphurous gases; de-emulsifier / sludge breaker for enhanced oil recovery. |
| Detergent-Sanitisers | Combines microbicidal and detergency properties for soil penetration and disinfection — ideal for personal-hygiene, hospital, livestock and food & dairy hygiene products. |
| Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics | Preservative in topical and ocular products; optimises emolliency and substantivity. |
| Food & Beverage | Non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting cleaner-sanitiser for dairy, fisheries, food storage tanks, slaughterhouses, bottling plants, breweries, catering and cold-storage plants. |
| Polymer & Coatings | Anti-static agent, emulsifier and preservative in paints, wood treatment and electronics coatings. |
| Chemical Industry | Precipitant, phase-transfer catalyst, emulsifier / de-emulsifier and intermediate. |
| Water Treatment | Biocide and algaecide in water & effluent treatment formulations and for swimming pools. |
| Aquaculture | Water treatment, site disinfection, fish-parasite removal and disease prevention in fish & shellfish, reducing antibiotic use. |
| Timber Protection | Biodegradable fungicidal and algaecidal wood preservative replacing chlorinated biocides. |
| Pulp & Paper | Microbicide for slime control and odour management; improves paper strength and antistatic properties. |
| Textile | Moth repellent and permanent retarder in the dyeing of acrylic fibres with cationic dyestuffs. |
| Leather | Inhibits mould and mildew on hides; aids leather softening, wetting and dyeing. |
| Horticulture & Household | Effective against mould, mildew, moss, fungi and algae for cleaning greenhouses, roofing, paths, wooden decking, sheds and masonry. |
Specifications
| Item | Grade I (≈50%) | Grade II (≈80%) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale-yellow transparent liquid | Light-yellow transparent liquid |
| Active content (%) | 48.0 – 52.0 | 78.0 – 82.0 |
| Amine salt (%) | 2.0 max | 2.0 max |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.0 – 8.0 | 6.0 – 8.0 |
Packaging & Storage
Safety
BKC has a slight almond odour and causes no visible irritation to skin under normal handling. In case of contact, flush with water. Please refer to the SDS for full handling and protection guidance.
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