Benzalkonium Chloride – Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride – BAC 50

Description: 
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12-C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides
CAS number: 68424-85-1
EC number: 270-325-2
 
Test parameter
Unit
Specification
Appearance
 
White to pale straw clear liquid
pH value
 
6.0 – 9.0
Cationic Activity
%
49.0 – 51.0
Amine value
mg KOH/g
Max. 1.0
Specific Gravity at 20°C
 
0.96 – 1.0
 
USES FOR BAC 50
As a broad spectrum disinfectant
Microbe corrosion inhibition in the oil industry
It is used as a preservative in cosmetics.
Used in formulations of mild cleaners.
Used in fungicidal products to kill fungus, mould and algae.
Used as phase transfer agent.
 
PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the user to obtain registration for formulations based on BAC 50 appropriate to its recommended application and the country or territory in which it will be used.
 
BAC50 is no longer permitted for the use as, or in preparations for the treatment of moss as moss has been reclassified as a plant and comes under the plant protection legislation.
 
BAC50 is a strongly cationic product and therefore incompatible with formulations containing anionic components. It may, however, be used with other cationic or non-ionic compounds. Users are therefore strongly advised to carry out their compatibility tests prior to initial application.