Dequalinium Chloride API

Dequalinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used in pharmaceutical formulations, especially for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Here’s a professional overview tailored for pharmaceutical or commercial use:

Pharmacological Category

• Therapeutic Use: Topical antiseptic, oral antiseptic (used in lozenges and vaginal tablets)

• Mechanism: Cationic surfactant that disrupts microbial cell membranes

• Activity Spectrum: Broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity

Common Applications

• Throat lozenges (e.g., for sore throat, pharyngitis)

• Vaginal tablets (e.g., for bacterial vaginosis)

• Topical antiseptic formulations

Pharmaceutical Grade Standards

• Purity: ≥ 98.0% (as per pharmacopoeia standards – Ph. Eur., USP if applicable)

• Loss on drying: ≤ 1.0%

• Heavy metals, Residual solvents: Within permissible limits

• Microbial limit tests: Compliant with pharmacopeial norms

Packaging

• Commonly supplied in:

  • Aluminum tins or HDPE containers (1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg)

  • Double PE bags inside fiber drums for bulk shipments

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protected from light.

Regulatory & Technical Documents Available

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Method of Analysis (MOA)

• TSE/BSE and GMO-free declarations

• DMF/CEP status (if available upon request)

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