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Benzalkonium Chloride

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Benzalkonium Chloride structure

Benzalkonium Chloride 

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  • CAS No:

    8001-54-5

  • Chemical Name:

    Benzalkonium Chloride

  • Synonyms:

    Quaternary ammonium compounds,alkylbenzyldimethyl,chlorides;Ammonium compounds,substituted,alkylbenzyldimethyl chlorides;Ammonium salts,alkylbenzyldimethyl,chlorides;Ammonium compounds,substituted,alkylbenzyldimethyl-chlorides;Benzalkonium chloride;Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides;Neo germ-i-tol;Quaternium 1;Zephiran chloride;Leda benzalkonium chloride;Romergal CB;Culversan LC 80;Dimanin A;Genamin KDS;Kemamine BAC;Magna M 407;Mefarol;Mycosan;Mycosan S;Osvan;Phagomucor;Quatramine 50;Zephiran;Benzalkon A;Morpan BC 50;Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride;BTC 471;Rhodaquat RP 50;Preventol R 80;BTC;P 3-Triquart AP;Arquad CB 30;Smeik;BTC 2565;Parvosol II RTU;Rodalon;Nika-ekstra M;Erional EL;Major C 100;Rhodaquat RP 80;Cedium;Niccanon 50;Topax DD;Suma Bac D 10;Biowash;Torizon;Whisper V;Konrapo;Benzaltex;Pro-San;Biosperse 214N;Surfac BAC 80;BTC 80E;Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride;Preventol RI 50;BKZ;ADBAC;DesNovo;Preventol RI 80;BC 10;BC 10 (fungicide);Hyamine 3500J;8011-91-4;8036-90-6;8039-63-2;8045-21-4;12741-06-9;39434-18-9;59890-14-1;75635-12-0;115003-70-8

  • Categories:

    Water Treatment Chemical  >  Biocide & Algicide

Description

Benzalkonium chloride is a potent anti-microbial agent, used as a preservative in eye drops.

Benzalkonium Chloride Basic Attributes

368.03900

367.30100

34021200

Characteristics

0.00000

7.76610

0.98

>100°C/760mmHg

Benzalkonium chloride is hygroscopic and may be affected by light,air, and metals.
Solutions are stable over a wide pH and temperature range andmay be sterilized by autoclaving without loss of effectiveness.Solutions may be stored for prolonged periods at room temperature.Dilute solutions stored in polyvinyl chloride or polyurethanefoam containers may lose antimicrobial activity.
The bulk material should be stored in an airtight container,protected from light and contact with me

LD50 orally in rats: 400 mg/kg (Cummins, Kimura)

Safety Information

UN 3261 8/PG 3

3

R34;R50;R21/22

S45;S61;S36/S37/S39

BO3151000

C;N

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, moisture. Hygroscopic.

Benzalkonium Chloride Use and Manufacturing

This product can be used as a disinfectant and a disinfectant for medical surgical instruments. It dissociates into cationic active groups in the aqueous solution, which has clean detergent, emulsification and solubilization. It can be used as a leveling agent for cationic dyes, as a sterilization and algaecide for industrial water, as a disinfectant and antifungal agent for cash crops such as livestock sheds, grain warehouses, silkworm houses, mushrooms, and white fungus.

Material

Drug Function and Efficacy

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that disrupts microbial cell membranes through its cationic properties, leading to cell death. Effective against Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. Used for skin disinfection, mucosal antisepsis, wound irrigation, and as a preservative in ophthalmic and nasal formulations. It is not effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, tubercle bacilli, or bacterial spores.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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