Learn More
Benzalkonium chloride, 50% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic surface active agent.It is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical products like eye, ear and nasal drops. It finds application in personal care products such as wet wipes, shampoos, hand sanitizers, deodorants and cosmetics. It is widely used in the chemical industry as a precipitant and emulsifier/de-emulsifier. It acts as corrosion inhibitor in the oil and gas industry pipeline by preventing the formation of sulfurous gases. It is also used in various non-consumer process like surgical disinfection.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic surface active agent.It is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical products like eye, ear and nasal drops. It finds application in personal care products such as wet wipes, shampoos, hand sanitizers, deodorants and cosmetics. It is widely used in the chemical industry as a precipitant and emulsifier/de-emulsifier. It acts as corrosion inhibitor in the oil and gas industry pipeline by preventing the formation of sulfurous gases. It is also used in various non-consumer process like surgical disinfection.
Solubility
Miscible with water, methanol and acetone.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and metals.
Specifications
| Density | 0.99 |
| Flash Point | None |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Beilstein | 4062599 |
| Merck Index | 14,1059 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,methanol and acetone. |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 50% w/w aq. soln. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Benzalkonium chloride |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H312-H314-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H302 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 264-151-6 |
| RTECSNumber | BO3151000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
We continue to work to improve your shopping experience and your feedback regarding this content is very important to us. Please use the form below to provide feedback related to the content on this product.