Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Disinfection

CAS No.: 8001-54-5 or 63449-41-2, 139-07-1
Type.: Solvent
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Molecular Formula： C21H38NCl
Shelf Life： -
Min Order Quantity: 1 ton

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DDBAC/BKC is one of the Quaternary ammonium class of Cationic surfactants, belonging to nonoxidizing biocide.

Items	Index
Appearance	Colorless to yellowish transparent liquid	Yellowish transparent liquid
Active content ％	48-52	78-82
Amine salt %	1.0 max	1.0 max
pH	6.0~8.0(as it)	6.0-8.0(1% water solution)

Usage

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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.

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:

Dairy Industry	Fisheries	Food Storage Tanks
Slaughter Houses	Bottling Plants	Milk Storage Tanks
Breweries	Catering Industry	Cold Storage plants

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. It displays excellent fungicidal and algaecidal properties, and is highly effective against other organisms 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

Application

DDBAC/BKC is widely used as a disinfectant in the Hospital, Livestock and Personal Hygiene sectors. Dual biocidal and detergency properties ensure high efficacy against Bacteria, Algae and Fungi and enveloped Viruses at exceptionally low ppm concentrations.

DDBAC/BKC also has dispersing and penetrating properties, with advantages of low toxicity, no toxicity accumulation, soluble in water, convenient in use, unaffected by water hardness.

DDBAC/BKC can be also used as anti-mildew agent, antistatic agent, emulsifying agent and amendment agent in woven and dyeing fields.