BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (BKC)

Specifications
Active Matter

50.0% (1%) w/w Benzalkonium Chloride ( BKC )

Alkyl Distribution

Chiefly C12/14

Free Amine content1.0% maximum

Appearance Water white - Pale straw
Form at 20C

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

* 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
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:
Dairy Industry
Fisheries

Slaughter Houses

Bottling Plants

Breweries

Catering Industry

Food Storage TanksMilk Storage Tanks Cold Storage plants

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