Benzalkonium chloride, also known as BZK, BKC, BAC, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and ADBAC, belongs to the quaternary ammonium cationic interface active agent of the base class. "It has three main uses: as a biocide, as a cationic interface active agent, and as a phase transfer agent in the chemical industry." The compound is a nonhomogeneous mixture of alkyl rock chlorides with even alkyl chains.
NAME |
Benzalkonium Chloride 80% |
|
ITEM RESULT |
Standard |
RESULT |
Appearance |
light yellow transparent liquid |
light yellow transparent liquid |
Solid content % |
78-82 |
80.26 |
Amine salt % |
2.0 max |
1.60 |
PH(1% water solution) |
6.0-8.0 |
6.30 |
Specific Gravity ( 20℃ g/cm3) |
0.9-1.0 |
0.93 |
Color Apha |
200 max |
50 |
1: Chemical Product/Company Identification
Product Name: BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE /
ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 80%
CAS#: 8001-54-5 / 63449-41-2
Product Use: widely used as biocides, disinfectants and bactericides in the fields of water
treatment, pool, livestock, daily hospital/personal health care, etc..
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Active component: 80% Min
Solvent: 12% water & 8% ethanol
Free Amine: 2% Max
PH: 5 - 8
3: Hazards Identification
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: May cause digestive tract irritation.
Inhalation: May cause inhalation if the liquid contacted.
It is considered as a low hazard for usual industrial handling.