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Benzalkonium Chloride 50% Solution, NF Grade

Biocide, Cationic Surfactant And Phase Transfer Agent

Article code
BZKNF50
CAS
8001-54-5
Grade
NF Grade
Purity
47.5 -52.5% w/v
Category
Inorganic & other salts

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Properties

Article / SKU
BZKNF50
CAS
8001-54-5
Synonyms
N-Alkyl-N-benzyl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, ADBAC, BC50 BC80, Quaternary ammonium compounds
Assay
47.5 -52.5% w/v
PubChem ID
8753
Grade
NF Grade
Color
Clear to Slightly Yellow
Physical form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear to Slightly Yellow
Odor
Slightly Aromatic
Boiling Point
> 100 °C / > 212 °F @ 760 mmHg
Vapor pressure
120 hPa (50°C)
Density
0.98
Solubility
Fully Miscible in Water
Auto-ignition temperature
370 °C / 698 °F
Molecular formula
C 21 H 38 ClN
Molecular weight
339.98
Acidity or Alkalinity
≤0.5ml, 0.1N Hydrochloric acid or 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide to change the color of the indicator
Alkyl Chain C12
≥40.0%
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
A solution it in a mixture of equal volumes of water and alcohol meets requirements
Pillar
Natural
Viscosity
130 mPa.s at 20 °C
Water
0.5

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
20LBZKNF50-20L
4LBZKNF50-4L
500mlBZKNF50-500ML
55GalBZKNF50-55GAL
270GalBZKNF50-270GAL
5GalBZKNF50-5GAL
1GalBZKNF50-1GAL
1LBZKNF50-1L

Packaging options

  • 20L
  • 4L
  • 500ml
  • 55Gal
  • 270Gal
  • 5Gal
  • 1Gal
  • 1L

Details

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% Solution, NF Grade

Benzalkonium Chloride, NF Grade consists of dodecyl and tetradecyl components of benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride. It appears as a colorless or slightly yellowish viscous liquid at room temperature. Based on its purity, our premium quality Benzalkonium Chloride is certified by and the National Formulary (NF).

Benzalkonium chloride has three main categories of use: as a biocide , a cationic surfactant , and phase transfer agent in the chemical industry. It is widely used in cosmetics, wet wipes, hand and surface sanitizers. It is an organic salt classified as a quaternary ammonium compound.

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% Solution, NF Grade (CAS 8001-54-5) is a quaternary ammonium compound made up of dodecyl and tetradecyl components of benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride. It’s an organic salt, and at room temperature it shows up as a colorless or slightly yellowish viscous liquid. The assay runs 47.5 to 52.5% w/v, and the grade is NF, tied to the National Formulary. You’ll find it used as a cationic surfactant and a phase transfer agent in the chemical industry, and it also goes into cosmetics and wet wipes. On the product page you can open the Safety Data Sheet, the Technical Data Sheet, and a list of Certificates of Analysis. The Product Manuals tab also holds statements covering allergens, BPA, elemental impurities, gluten free status, non-GMO, PFAS/PFOS free, FDA registration, source, and TSE/BSE.

People reach for this product in cosmetics, wet wipes, antimicrobial formulations, and as an excipient, and chemists use it where a cationic surfactant or a phase transfer agent is needed. So what goes wrong? Usually it’s paperwork that doesn’t show up, a size that doesn’t fit the job, or a supplier who gets nervous about hazmat. The SDS and COAs are on the page, sizes run from 500 mL up to 270 gallons, and hazmat shipping is handled from start to finish. Here’s the plan. Pick your size, set up Autoship if you reorder, or request a quote for volume. You get it on budget, on time, every time.

Common Uses and Applications

Cationic surfactant in formulations

Phase transfer agent in chemical work

Antimicrobial formulations

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Q: What is Benzalkonium Chloride 50% Solution, NF Grade used for? A: It’s used as a cationic surfactant and a phase transfer agent in the chemical industry. It also goes into cosmetics, wet wipes, antimicrobial formulations, and excipient applications.

Q: What does NF Grade mean, and is it suitable for use as an excipient? A: NF stands for National Formulary. Excipient is one of the uses listed for this product, but check the Technical Data Sheet and the Certificate of Analysis against your own requirements before you decide.

Q: What does the product look like, and what is the assay? A: It’s a colorless or slightly yellowish viscous liquid at room temperature. The assay is 47.5 to 52.5% w/v, and the CAS number is 8001-54-5.

Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat? A: You can order 500 mL, 1 L, 1 gal, 4 L, 5 gal, 20 L, 55 gal, or 270 gal. It does ship as hazmat, and the Safety and Shipping tab reads: “UN number - UN1760. Proper Shipping Name - CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. Hazard Class - 8. Packing Group - II.”

Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis? A: The Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet are under Product Manuals, and the Certificates of Analysis have their own tab right beside it.

Q: How should it be stored?

Q: Can I set up Autoship for this product? A: Yes, Autoship is available. Choose your size, pick a frequency, and your reorder is covered.

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