Benzalkonium chloride

CAS NO.：68424-85-1
Empirical Formula: C17H30ClN
Molecular Weight: 283.88
MDL number: MFCD00050250
EINECS: 939-253-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:49:21

What is Benzalkonium chloride?

Chemical properties

Liquid

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat(R) 50-28 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat(R) 50-65 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat(R) 80-28 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat(R) DM-50 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat DM-80 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat MB-50 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat MB-80 (also known as Benzalkonium Chloride) is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and(or) algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Barquat(R) OJ-50 is used as an antimicrobial to control slime in Pulp and Paper (FDA approved) and as a swimming pool algaecide.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Hyamine(R) has several application fields: disinfectant, sanitizer, germicide, deodorant, fungicide and algae Control. It can also be used as slime control for pulp and paper and fungicide for wood protection.

The Uses of Benzalkonium chloride

Uniquat(R) QAC is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides selected for performance as a cationic surfactant. It has applications in textile finishing, pulp and paper, sugar refining, water treatment, and household and/or industrial cleaners.

Properties of Benzalkonium chloride

Boiling point:	100 °C
Density	0.98
vapor pressure	0.001-0.006Pa at 20-25℃
Flash point:	41 °C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid:crystalline
CAS DataBase Reference	68424-85-1
EPA Substance Registry System	Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)

Safety information for Benzalkonium chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.