• Benzalkonium Chloride Offers Strong Detergency & Rapid, Safe, Powerful Antimicrobial activity at low ppm 
• Benzalkonium Chloride based Disinfectants are Non-toxic, Non-tainting & Odour-free at use dilutions 
• 80%w/w Benzalkonium Chloride Passes Stringent BS EN 1276 Microbicidal Testing at 1:2000 dilution 
• Benzalkonium Chloride displays a high level of Biodegradability when tested in accordance with OECD Test Protocol 301C 
• Compatible with Non-ionic, Ampholytic and Cationic surface-active agents 
• Alternative CAS No for Benzalkonium Chloride: 8001-54-5 UN No:1760 

INDUSTRY

APPLICATION

Oil & Gas

Pipeline corrosion inhibitor. Prevents formation of sulphurous gases. De-emulsifier/sludge breaker for enhanced oil extraction.

Manufacture of Detergent-Sanitisers

Benzalkonium chloride safely incorporates both Microbicidal & Detergency Properties into Products for Soil Penetration & Disinfection, which makes it ideal for Formulation of Hygiene Products for Personal Hygiene, Hospital, Livestock and Food & Dairy use. Benzalkonium Chloride has powerful potentiating activity in combination with other anti-microbial agents.

Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics

Safety Factor of Benzalkonium Chloride leads to use in Various Topical and Ocular Products as a Preservative and to optimise Emolliency and Substantivity

Food & Beverage Industry

On account of its non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting, non-staining characteristics, Benzalkonium Chloride is widely used in the Formulation of Cleaner-Sanitisers for:

Polymer & Coatings

Benzalkonium Chloride is widely used as an Anti-Static, Emulsifier & Preservative in the Coatings Industry (Paints, Wood Treatment, Electronics)

Chemical Industry

Benzalkonium Chloride has diverse applications in the Chemical Industry as Precipitant, Phase Transfer Catalyst, Emulsifier/De-Emulsifier, etc.

Water Treatment

Benzalkonium Chloride is used in Water & Effluent Treatment Formulations and Algaecides for Swimming Pools

Aquaculture

Benzalkonium Chloride reduces the requirement of harmful Antibiotics in Aquaculture through improved hygiene. Used for Water Treatment, General Site Disinfection, Fish Parasite Removal, Prevention of Infectious Disease In Fish & Shellfish.

Timber Protection

Global environmental concern has led to increasing replacement of chlorinated biocides with safer, biodegradable Benzalkonium Chloride in Wood Protection. Benzalkonium displays excellent fungicidal and algaecidal properties, and is highly effective against other organisms particularly in combination formulations.

Pulp & Paper Industry

Benzalkonium Chloride is used as a General Microbicide for Slime Control & Odour Management, and improves Paper Handling (Imparts Strength & Antistatic properties)

Textile Industry

Benzalkonium Chloride solutions are used as Moth Repellents, Permanent Retarders in Dyeing of Acrylic Fibres with Cationic Dyestuffs.

Leather Industry

Benzalkonium Chloride inhibits growth of Mould & Mildew on Hides. Facilitates Leather Softening, Wetting & Dyeing.

Horticulture & Household

Benzalkonium chloride is highly effective against Mould, Mildew, Moss, Fungi & Algae and is used for cleaning and preparation of all types of Surfaces: Greenhouses, Roofing, Paths, Wooden decking, Sheds, Masonry

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE SPECIFICATIONS

Active Matter
Alkyl Distribution
Free Amine content
Appearance
Form at 20°C
Odour
Density
Solubility
pH (5%w/w, 20°C)
Pack Size

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80.0% (±1%) w/w Benzalkonium chloride
Chiefly C12/14
1.0% maximum
Water white - Pale straw
Liquid
Undetectable - faint almond
0.97(±0.01) g/mL
Soluble in water in all proportions
7.5 (±1)
190kg, 1000kg