Benzalkonium Chloride : Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is primarily used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, and secondarily used as a surfactant. It works by killing microorganisms and inhibiting their future growth, and for this reason frequently appears as an ingredient in antibacterial hand wipes, antiseptic creams and anti-itch ointments

General Specifications

#	PROPERTY	SPECIFICATION
1	Appearance	Clear syrupy liquid
2	Colour	Colourless to pale yellow
3	Odour	Aromatic
4	pH (10 % Sol.)	6.0 – 8.50
5	Specific gravity at 25±2oC	0.900 – 1.000
6	Solubility in water	Soluble
7	Active content (w/w)	50 ± 1 %
8	Free amine	Max. 0.75 %