Benzethonium Chloride / BZC
Benzethonium Chloride / BZC Parameters
Introduction:
| INCI | CAS# | Molecular | M.W. |
| Benzethonium chloride | 121-54-0 | C27H42ClNO2 | 48.08100 |
Benzethonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium salt with surfactant, antiseptic and anti-infective properties. It exhibits micro biocidal activity against a broad range of bacteria, fungi, mold and viruses. It has also been found to have significant broad-spectrum anticancer activity.
Specifications
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Identification | White precipitate, insoluble in 2N nitric acid but soluble in 6N ammonium hydroxide |
| Identification Infrared absorption IR | Match with the standard |
| HPLC Identification | The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution as obtained in the Assay |
| Assay (97.0~103.0%) | 99.0~101.0% |
| Impurities (by HPLC) | 0.5% max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max |
| Melting Point (158-163 ℃) | 159~161℃ |
| Loss on drying (5% max) | 1.4~1.8% |
| Residual solvent(ppm, by GC) | |
| a) Methyl ethyl ketone | 5000 max |
| b) Toluene | 890 max |
| Ph (5.0-6.5) | 5.5~6.0 |
Package
Packed with cardboard drum. 25kg /bag
Period of validity
12month
Storage
Store in shady, cool and dry place, sealed
Benzethonium Chloride / BZC Application
Benzethonium chloride Crystals is a FDA accepted ingredient for topical applications. It can be used as a bactericide, deodorant, or as a preservative in various applications including those in personal care, veterinary and pharmaceutical.
