Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Specifications
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| Active Matter |
50.0% (±1%) w/w Benzalkonium Chloride ( BKC
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| Alkyl Distribution |
Chiefly C12/14 |
| Free Amine content |
1.0% maximum |
| Appearance |
Water white - Pale straw |
| Form at 20°C |
Liquid |
| Odour |
Undetectable - faint almond |
| Density |
0.97(±0.01) g/mL |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water in all proportions |
| pH value |
7.5 (±1) |
| Pack Size |
50kg |
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* Available Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC)
80% also *
50% SOLUTION OF Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) (ALKYL
DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE)
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is a safe, rapid acting Bactericide,
Algaecide and Fungicide. Widely used as a combination sanitizer-disinfectant
for the Hospital, Livestock and Personal Hygiene sectors / Sugar and water
treatment etc.
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Offers Strong Detergency & Rapid,
Safe, Powerful Antimicrobial activity at low ppm
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) based Disinfectants are Non-toxic,
Non-tainting & Odour-free at use dilutions
- 50%w/w Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Passes Stringent BS EN 1276
Microbicidal Testing at 1:2000 dilution
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) displays a high level of
Biodegradability when tested in accordance with OECD Test Protocol
301C
- Compatible with Non-ionic, Ampholytic and Cationic surface-active
agents
- Alternative CAS No for Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) : 8001-54-5 UN
No:1760
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Application
Oil & Gas
Pipeline corrosion inhibitor. Prevents formation of
sulphurous gases. De-emulsifier/sludge breaker for enhanced oil extraction.
Manufacture of
Detergent-Sanitizers
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) 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. Benzalkonium
Chloride has powerful potentiating activity in combination with other
anti-microbial agents.
Pharmaceuticals &
Cosmetics
Safety Factor of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) leads to use
in Various Topical and Ocular Products as a Preservative and to optimize
Emolliency and Substantivity
Food & Beverage
Industry
On account of its non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting,
non-staining characteristics, Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is widely used in
the Formulation of Cleaner-Sanitizers for:
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| Dairy Industry |
Slaughter Houses |
Breweries |
| Fisheries |
Bottling Plants |
Catering Industry |
| Food Storage Tanks |
Milk Storage Tanks |
Cold Storage plants |
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Polymer & Coatings
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is widely used as an
Anti-Static, Emulsifier & Preservative in the Coatings Industry (Paints,
Wood Treatment, Electronics, etc.)
Chemical Industry
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) has diverse applications in
the Chemical Industry as Precipitant, Phase Transfer Catalyst,
Emulsifier/De-Emulsifier, etc.
Water Treatment
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is used in Water &
Effluent Treatment Formulations and Algaecides for Swimming Pools
Aquaculture
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) 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. Benzalkonium displays excellent fungicidal and
algaecidal properties, and is highly effective against other organisms
particularly in combination formulations.
Pulp & Paper Industry
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is used as a General
Microbicide for Slime Control & Odour Management, and improves Paper
Handling (Imparts Strength & Antistatic properties)
Textile Industry
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) solutions are used as Moth
Repellents, Permanent Retarders in Dyeing of Acrylic Fibres with Cationic
Dyestuffs.
Leather Industry
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) inhibits growth of Mould &
Mildew on Hides. Facilitates Leather Softening, Wetting & Dyeing.
Horticulture &
Household
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) 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
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