Description

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Benzyl(Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl)Dimethyl, Chlorides is a high-purity cationic surfactant belonging to the benzalkonium chloride family. This compound is valued for its potent antimicrobial, antistatic, and conditioning properties, making it a critical functional ingredient in demanding industrial and consumer formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the disinfection, personal care, textile softening, and water treatment sectors seeking reliable performance and supply chain consistency.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: As a broad-spectrum biocide in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and food processing sanitizers.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin creams.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts softness and provides antistatic properties to fabrics in laundry rinse-cycle softeners.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as an algicide and microbiocide in cooling towers and industrial water systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Serves as a bactericide in drilling muds and fracturing fluids to control sulfate-reducing bacteria.
• Paper Manufacturing: Utilized as a softening agent and biocide in pulp and paper processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Benzyl(Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl)Dimethyl, Chlorides
CAS No.	61789-72-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Variable (based on alkyl chain distribution)
Synonyms	Benzalkonium Chloride (Hydrogenated Tallow); Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; Benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethylammonium chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, benzyl-C16-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides; ADBAC (Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride); BAC; Zephiran Chloride (related); Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride (hydrogenated).
EINECS	263-080-8

Quality Control

Our Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Benzyl(Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl)Dimethyl, Chlorides is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active matter content, impurity profiles, and performance characteristics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and other critical parameters is available for every shipment.

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 alkalis and incompatible materials. The product is hygroscopic; ensure containers are sealed after use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 80.0 %
Water Content	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Free Amine & Amine Hydrochloride	≤ 2.0 %

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