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Premium Grade Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC). High-Purity Cationic Surfactant, Biocide, and Disinfectant Active Ingredient.

Chemical Structure of Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)

CAS No: 8001-54-5

Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is a highly effective quaternary ammonium compound. Known scientifically as Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC), it is a powerful cationic surfactant and broad-spectrum biocide widely used across pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial water treatment applications.

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC) is an essential active ingredient for formulating premium disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and antiseptic solutions. Kalpasthana Life Care Products manufactures this biocide with strict quality control, ensuring a highly stable 50% aqueous solution perfectly suited for cosmetics, pharmaceutical preservatives, and institutional cleaning products.

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Product Specifications

Product Name Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)
Synonyms / Abbreviations Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, ADBAC, BC50, Quaternary ammonium compound
CAS Number 8001-54-5
Molecular Formula Mixture
Molecular Weight Mixture g/mol
Appearance Clear, Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid
Purity (Titration) 50% ± 2% (Aqueous Solution)
pH (5% Solution) 6.0 - 8.0
Density ~0.98 g/cm³ at 20°C

Applications & Usage

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC) is a premium quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant and broad-spectrum biocide. It is highly effective at low concentrations against Gram-positive/negative bacteria, algae, and enveloped viruses. BKC is an essential active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, sanitizers, wood preservatives, water treatment systems, and is the primary antimicrobial preservative in ophthalmic, nasal, and otic pharmaceutical formulations.

Key Features

  • Broad-Spectrum Antiseptic: Exerts rapid bactericidal and algaecidal action by disrupting cell membranes.
  • Ophthalmic & Pharmaceutical Preservative: The most widely trusted preservative in eye drops, nasal sprays, and topical creams.
  • Industrial Biocide: Widely applied in cooling towers, paper mills, swimming pools, and livestock biosecurity programs for pathogen control.

Product Specifications & Procurement FAQs

Detailed quality specifications, compliance data, and procurement answers for pharma sourcing professionals.

Quality & Technical Specifications

Chemical Synonyms Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC)
Manufacturing Location Kalpasthana Life Care Products, Plot no 105, Part A, KIADB Industrial Area, Humnabad, Bidar District, Karnataka, India - 585330
Compliance & Quality GMP-compliant facility, rigorously tested for free amines and consistent 50% assay.
Commercial Packaging Available in 50 kg and 200 kg high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drums.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary industrial applications of Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)?

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC) is a premier cationic surfactant. In the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors, it acts as an active antimicrobial agent in sanitizers, antiseptic wipes, and surgical disinfectants. It is also the most common preservative used in ophthalmic (eye drop) formulations. Industrially, it is used for algae control in cooling water systems.

What are the purity and stability specifications of Kalpasthana's Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)?

Our Benzalkonium Chloride is supplied as a clear, highly stable 50% aqueous solution. We utilize advanced manufacturing techniques to strictly limit the presence of unreacted free amines to less than 1.0%. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control for exact assay, pH balance, and color clarity to ensure it meets pharmaceutical preservative standards.

What storage and safety requirements apply to bulk handling of Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC)?

While highly effective at low concentrations, bulk BKC 50% is a concentrated surfactant that requires proper protective equipment during handling to avoid skin and eye irritation. It should be stored in tightly sealed HDPE drums in a well-ventilated, ambient environment away from strong oxidizing agents. We provide full MSDS documentation with every shipment.

Technical Profile & Sourcing Guide

Comprehensive chemical specs, catalytic pathways, and quality compliance guidelines for raw materials sourcing.

Chemical Synthesis

Benzalkonium Chloride (ADBAC) is synthesized by the reaction of alkyldimethylamine (with alkyl groups ranging from C8 to C18, predominantly C12 and C14) with benzyl chloride under controlled temperature and pressure. The reaction yields a quaternary ammonium salt, which is then dissolved in high-purity water to obtain a stable 50% aqueous solution. The cationic nature of the nitrogen head group gives the compound its active surfactant and cell membrane disrupting capabilities.

Applications & Pathways

In pharmaceutical formulations, BKC 50% is primarily used as an antimicrobial preservative in ophthalmic drops, nasal sprays, and topical creams to prevent microbial growth. In industrial water treatment, it is applied as a highly effective algaecide and biocide in cooling towers, heat exchangers, and swimming pools. It is also an essential disinfectant active ingredient in sanitation products, agricultural disinfection, and food processing hygiene.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured in our GMP-compliant facility, our BKC 50% aqueous solution is strictly tested for free amines (less than 1%) to prevent skin irritation.

Storage & Packaging

It is stored in robust 50 kg or 200 kg HDPE drums in a well-ventilated, cool environment away from strong oxidizing agents.

Safety & Protocols

Personal protective equipment (PPE) including chemical-resistant gloves and goggles is mandatory during bulk handling due to its concentrated surfactant nature.

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