
Inorganic & other salts
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
| Size | Article / SKU |
| 20L | BZKNF50-20L |
| 4L | BZKNF50-4L |
| 500ml | BZKNF50-500ML |
| 55Gal | BZKNF50-55GAL |
| 270Gal | BZKNF50-270GAL |
| 5Gal | BZKNF50-5GAL |
| 1Gal | BZKNF50-1GAL |
| 1L | BZKNF50-1L |
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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