Description

Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring reliable biocidal activity and cationic surface modification. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the disinfectant, personal care, textile, and water treatment industries, where performance and consistency are paramount.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and hand sanitizers for its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like shampoos, creams, and lotions to inhibit microbial growth and improve texture.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dye-fixing auxiliary, enhancing fabric handle and color fastness.
• Water Treatment: Employed as an algicide and biocide in industrial cooling towers, swimming pools, and process water systems.
• Oilfield & Industrial Biocides: Controls microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) and bacterial growth in drilling fluids, fracturing water, and other industrial process streams.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Acts as a retention aid, drainage improver, and biocide in papermaking processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	122-18-9
Molecular Formula	C25H46ClN
Molecular Weight	396.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium Chloride; N-Hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium Chloride; Cetyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; CDBAC; Benzylcetyldimethylammonium Chloride; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-, chloride; Cetab; Benzododecinium Chloride (related); Quaternary ammonium compound, benzylcetyldimethylammonium chloride
EINECS	204-526-3

Quality Control

Our Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with relevant standards. We support customer-specific quality requirements and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limit	Meets specified requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.