BKC 50/80% Benzalkonium Chloride Liquid
RAW MATERIAL
BKC-80

BKC 50/80% Benzalkonium Chloride Liquid

BKC 50/80% Benzalkonium Chloride Liquid is a water-soluble cationic surfactant supplied as a pale yellow to colorless clear liquid for industrial cleaning, treatment, and formulation applications.

Chemical Name
Benzalkonium Chloride
Molecular Weight
339.99 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C21H38ClN
EINECS
205-351-5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

BKC 50/80% Benzalkonium Chloride Liquid is a cationic quaternary ammonium raw material supplied as a clear liquid ranging from colorless to pale yellow. It is readily soluble in water and is commonly used as a functional ingredient in industrial cleaning, hygiene, treatment, and specialty formulation systems. The material combines cationic surfactant characteristics with non-oxidizing antimicrobial functionality. Its liquid form supports convenient handling in professionally controlled industrial formulations where consistent active-matter content and solution quality are required. The referenced BKC-80 specification controls active matter, free amine content, pH, and Hazen color. These parameters provide a practical quality profile for evaluating concentration, formulation consistency, and appearance. Because benzalkonium chloride is a cationic material, compatibility with other formulation ingredients must be evaluated carefully. In particular, the reference material identifies anionic surfactants as incompatible. Final use should follow the applicable product specification, Safety Data Sheet, regulatory requirements, and professional formulation controls.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance (25°C)
Pale yellow to colorless clear liquid
Physical Form
Liquid
Solubility
Water soluble
Ionic Character
Cationic surfactant
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Water-soluble liquid raw material suitable for professionally controlled aqueous formulation systems.
Functions as a cationic surfactant with characteristic quaternary ammonium properties.
Provides non-oxidizing antimicrobial functionality in appropriate industrial formulations.
Supplied as a clear liquid ranging in appearance from colorless to pale yellow.
Defined quality controls cover active matter, free amine level, pH, and Hazen color.
Incompatible with anionic surfactants; formulation compatibility should be evaluated according to the applicable technical and safety documentation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification standard
Active matter by wt % 80 min
Free amine by wt % 1.0 max
pH value (1% aq. solution) 6 to 8
Color (Hazen) max 100
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used as a functional raw ingredient in professionally formulated hand-cleaning and hygiene products.
Applied in industrial floor-cleaning formulations requiring cationic surfactant and antimicrobial functionality.
Used in specialized wood-treatment formulations where non-oxidizing antimicrobial performance is required.
Applied in professionally managed water-treatment formulations and related industrial treatment systems.
Suitable for selected industrial cleaning and hygiene formulations where benzalkonium chloride functionality is required.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in securely closed, compatible containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated storage area. Protect the material from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and contact with incompatible substances. Because concentrated benzalkonium chloride solutions require controlled industrial handling, personnel should follow the applicable Safety Data Sheet, workplace chemical-safety procedures, and appropriate protective-equipment requirements. Compatibility with other formulation ingredients should be confirmed before use, particularly where anionic materials are present. Keep containers properly identified and closed when not in use, and follow applicable local requirements for chemical storage, transport, spill management, and disposal.
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