Benzalkonium Chloride By Avior Corporation

Chemical Name a Benzalkonium Chloride
Chemical Name - Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride;
alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl)ammonium chlo
Category - Antimicrobial preservative; surfactant
Benzalkonium chloride is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, the alkyl groups having chain lengths of C8 to C18.
Active content - 80% Min and 50% Min
Solubility. Very soluble in water and ethanol (~750 g/l) TS; freely soluble in acetone R; practically insoluble in ether R.
Amine salt a a 2.0%

Properties and modes of actions
Quaternary ammonium class of cationic surfactants, which belongs to nonoxidizing biocide.
BKC has a broad spectrum and high-efficiency sterilization ability, can effectively control the growth of algae and slime in the water.
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.
BKC plays a good role in the release of mud and has deodorant ability and corrosion inhibition.

Applications:
It is widely used in petroleum, chemical, power, textile, and other industries in the circulating cooling water system, to control the bacteria, algae breeding in circulating cooling water system.
It can be also used as anti-mildew agent, antistatic agent, emulsifying agent, and amendment agent in woven and dyeing fields.
It is also widely used as a disinfectant in the hospital, livestock, and personal hygiene sectors. Exhibits dual biocidal and detergency properties.
Ensures high efficacy against bacteria, algae and fungi and enveloped viruses at exceptionally low ppm concentrations
Some additional applications are mentioned in the table below


Storage and Disposal:-
Store in original container in areas not accessible to children.
Do not reuse empty containers.
Do not puncture or incinerate the container.
Discard in trash or offer for recycle, if available. Store in a cool and dry place.