Description

Erucalkonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile cationic surfactant is essential for formulators requiring effective biocidal action combined with surface activity. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial biocides sectors, where product preservation and performance are paramount.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Preservative: Used in creams, lotions, shampoos, and other leave-on and rinse-off formulations to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf life.
• Pharmaceutical Disinfectant & Sanitizer: A key active ingredient in antiseptic solutions, surgical scrubs, and surface disinfectants for healthcare settings.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Formulated into hard surface cleaners, floor care products, and laundry sanitizers for its dual cleaning and disinfecting power.
• Algaecide & Biocide in Water Treatment: Employed in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems to control algae and bacterial biofilms.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a softener, antistatic agent, and antimicrobial finish for fabrics and leather goods.
• Oilfield & Industrial Process Biocide: Used to control sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and other microbes in drilling fluids, fracturing water, and fuel systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erucalkonium Chloride
CAS No.	90730-68-0
Molecular Formula	C26H54ClN
Molecular Weight	416.17 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Erucyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-benzylammonium chloride; Benzyl dimethyl erucic ammonium chloride; Erucyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; Erucylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C22-24-alkyldimethyl, chlorides; Kemamine BQ-2802C (Trade Name)
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Quality Control

Our Erucalkonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Quat)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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