Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with an almond-like odor and bitter taste
Function
Its uses vary from disinfectant to microbial corrosion inhibition as well as soak solution for surgical instruments before high-level sterilization. It can also be used as an algaecide.
Synonyms
Benzalkonium Chloride 50% NF, Benzalkonium Chloride 50% USP; Alkyl Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride
Storage
Store at room temperature. Do not store near heat sources or expose to excessive temperatures.
Packages
- 250 ml. Glass Bottle
- 8 lb. HDPE NM Jug
- 40 lb. Pail [M]
- 425 lb. Liquipak
- 440 lb. Drum [M]
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Quarternary compounds
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 346.5 g/mol