Applications
Oil & Gas: Pipeline corrosion inhibitor. Prevents formation of sulphurous gases. De-emulsifier/sludge breaker for enhanced oil extraction.
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.
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
Name: |
Benzalkonium Chloride |
Other Name: |
Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride;Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride |
CAS No.: |
8001-54-5 or 63449-41-2, 139-07-1 |
EINECS: |
264-151-6 |
Chemical Formula: |
C21H38NCl |
Appearance (26℃) |
Colorless to yellowish clear liquid |
Active Matter(M:347.9) |
80±2% |
PH(10%aqueous solution) |
7±1 |
Free amine% |
≤1.5 |
Free amine&amine salt% |
≤2.0 |