BKC 80 : Benzalkonium Chloride 80%

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 0.95 – 1.000
6 Solubility in water Soluble
7 Active content (w/w) 80 ± 1 %
8 Free amine Max. 1 %