Description
BKC 80 stands for Benzalkonium Chloride 80%, a Strong quaternary ammonium compound widely used in water treatment, oil & gas, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and industrial cleaning applications.
BKC 80 Chemical Properties
| Property | Description |
| Chemical name | Benzalkonium Chloride |
| Common name | BKC 80 |
| Chemical class | Quaternary ammonium compound |
| General formula | C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₃)₂RCl |
| Alkyl chain (R) | C₈–C₁₈ (mainly C₁₂–C₁₆) |
| CAS number | 8001-54-5 |
| Molecular weight | ~340–400 g/mol (varies with alkyl chain) |
| Active content | ~80% (balance: water / solvents) |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic |
| Solubility in water | Completely soluble |
| Solubility in solvents | Soluble in alcohols; insoluble in non-polar solvents |
| pH (10% solution) | ~6.0–8.0 |
| Ionic nature | Cationic surfactant |
| Density (25 °C) | ~0.95–1.00 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | Not sharply defined (mixture) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes before boiling |
| Surface activity | Strong surfactant and biocide |
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal conditions |
| Reactivity | Incompatible with anionic surfactants, strong oxidizers |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive to most materials at use levels |
Genome Specialiteis Properties of BKC 80
- Excellent dispersing and penetrating ability
- Effective against bacteria, algae, fungi, and enveloped viruses
- Stable in hard water and low toxicity with no accumulation
- Additionally it has a slight almond-like odor and foams strongly when shaken.
BKC 80 Industrial Applications
- Water Treatment
BKC 80 is used to control microbial growth, biofilm formation, and sludge buildup in industrial water systems and cooling towers.
2. Oil & Gas Industry
BKC 80 is Applied in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), pipeline treatment, and corrosion inhibition systems.
3. Textile Processing
BKC 80 Provides antiseptic and antistatic finishing for textile materials and technical fabrics.
5. Pharmaceutical Formulations
BKC 80 Commonly found in disinfectants, eye drops, dental solutions, and topical antiseptic products.
6. Household & Industrial Cleaning
BKC 80 Widely used in surface disinfectants, sanitizers, and multipurpose cleaning formulations.
GRADES OF BKC
- Industrial Grade BKC
Designed for heavy-duty industrial use, including water treatment, cooling towers, and oilfield applications.
- Pharmaceutical Grade BKC
Manufactured with higher purity standards for use in: Eye drops , Nasal sprays ,Dental products and Antiseptic solutions
- Cosmetic Grade BKC
Used in personal care and cosmetic formulations as a preservative and antimicrobial agent
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