Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride - Powerful antimicrobial protection with trusted Tricon quality
Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC/BKC) is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its powerful antimicrobial properties. As a cationic surfactant, it effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi by disrupting their cell membranes, leading to rapid microbial inactivation. Due to its efficiency and stability, it has become a trusted ingredient across pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
At Tricon, we supply high-quality Benzalkonium Chloride that meets stringent quality and regulatory standards. Our product is carefully formulated to ensure optimal performance, safety, and consistency for diverse formulations.
In the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector, Benzalkonium Chloride is commonly used as a preservative in ophthalmic, nasal, and ear drops, as well as in topical and inhalation solutions. It plays a crucial role in maintaining sterility and extending product shelf life. In hospitals and clinical environments, it serves as a reliable disinfectant for surfaces and medical equipment.
Within personal care and cosmetic formulations, BAC/BKC acts as an antimicrobial preservative in hand sanitizers, wet wipes, antiseptic creams, lotions, and cleansers. It is also widely utilized in industrial settings, including water treatment, fabric softeners, wood preservation, and agricultural fungicides.Safety and Compliance
When used within recommended concentrations, Benzalkonium Chloride is considered safe and effective for topical and surface applications. However, higher concentrations may cause skin or eye irritation, and appropriate handling guidelines must be followed. Regulatory authorities worldwide monitor its use to ensure consumer safety and environmental protection.
With a commitment to quality, purity, and customer satisfaction, Tricon delivers dependable Benzalkonium Chloride solutions tailored to your formulation and industrial needs.
Key Types and Characteristics of Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride is commercially available in liquid concentrate form with varying active content levels such as 50% and 80% solutions. It may also be supplied in diluted aqueous solutions depending on end-use requirements. The compound consists of alkylbenzyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides with different alkyl chain lengths, which influence its antimicrobial efficiency and solubility.
Benzalkonium Chloride is not directly used as a food additive but is applied as a disinfectant and sanitizer in food processing facilities. It helps maintain hygiene on equipment, storage tanks, and food contact surfaces by controlling microbial contamination. Strict regulatory limits govern its usage to ensure no harmful residues remain on processed food products.
n pharmaceuticals, it serves as a preservative in ophthalmic, nasal, auricular, and topical formulations to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life. Industrially, it is widely used as a surface disinfectant in hospitals, laboratories, and manufacturing units. It also functions as a biocide in water treatment systems, cooling towers, and swimming pools due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Benzalkonium Chloride is generally not used as a feed additive. However, it is applied for sanitizing animal housing, feed storage areas, and water systems to maintain hygienic conditions in poultry, dairy, and livestock farms. Its disinfectant properties help reduce the spread of pathogens in animal production environments.
It appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a mild characteristic odor. It is highly soluble in water and alcohol and exhibits strong surface-active properties. Proper dilution and handling are essential, as concentrated forms may cause skin irritation, eye damage, or respiratory discomfort.
Benzalkonium Chloride is produced through the quaternization reaction of benzyl chloride with dimethylalkylamines under controlled conditions. The resulting compound is purified and standardized to meet pharmaceutical and industrial quality specifications.
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Chemical Name
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Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
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Chemical Formula
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C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₃)₂RCl (where R = C₈–C₁₈ alkyl chain)
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Molecular Weight
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Varies depending on alkyl chain length typically ranges from 340–400 g/mol
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Cationic surfactant, antimicrobial agent, disinfectant, preservative, biocide, emulsifier
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Packaging
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Available in HDPE drums, carboys, and bulk tankers commonly supplied in 50 percent and 80 percent solutions
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