Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (Benzalkonium Chloride)(DDBAC/BKC) is one of the Quaternary ammonium class of Cationic surfactants, belonging to nonoxidizing biocide. It is widely used as a disinfectant in the Hospital, Livestock and Personal Hygiene sectors. Dual biocidal and detergency properties ensure high efficacy against Bacteria, Algae and Fungi and enveloped Viruses at exceptionally low ppm concentrations. Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (Benzalkonium Chloride)(DDBAC/BKC) also has dispersing and penetrating properties, with advantages of low toxicity, no toxicity accumulation, soluble in water, convenient in use, unaffected by water hardness. Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (Benzalkonium Chloride)(DDBAC/BKC) can be also used as anti-mildew agent, antistatic agent, emulsifying agent and amendment agent in woven and dyeing fields. Items Index Oil & Gas Pipeline corrosion inhibitor. Prevents formation of sulphurous gases. De-emulsifier/sludge breaker for enhanced oil extraction. Manufacture of Detergent-Sanitisers Benzalkonium chloride safely incorporates both Microbicidal & Detergency Properties into Products for Soil Penetration & Disinfection, which makes it ideal for Formulation of Hygiene Products for Personal Hygiene, Hospital, Livestock and Food & Dairy use. Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Safety Factor of Benzalkonium Chloride leads to use in Various Topical and Ocular Products as a Preservative and to optimise Emolliency and Substantivity Food & Beverage Industry On account of its non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting, non-staining characteristics, Benzalkonium Chloride is widely used in the Formulation of Cleaner-Sanitisers for: Dairy Industry Fisheries Food Storage Tanks Slaughter Houses Bottling Plants Milk Storage Tanks Breweries Catering Industry Cold Storage plants Polymer & Coatings Benzalkonium Chloride is widely used as an Anti-Static, Emulsifier & Preservative in the Coatings Industry (Paints, Wood Treatment, Electronics) Chemical Industry Benzalkonium Chloride has diverse applications in the Chemical Industry as Precipitant, Phase Transfer Catalyst, Emulsifier/De-Emulsifier, etc. Water Treatment Benzalkonium Chloride is used in Water & Effluent Treatment Formulations and Algaecides for Swimming Pools Aquaculture Benzalkonium Chloride reduces the requirement of harmful Antibiotics in Aquaculture through improved hygiene. Used for Water Treatment, General Site Disinfection, Fish Parasite Removal, Prevention of Infectious Disease In Fish & Shellfish. Timber Protection Global environmental concern has led to increasing replacement of chlorinated biocides with safer, biodegradable Benzalkonium Chloride in Wood Protection. It displays excellent fungicidal and algaecidal properties, and is highly effective against other organisms in combination formulations. Pulp & Paper Industry Benzalkonium Chloride is used as a General Microbicide for Slime Control & Odour Management, and improves Paper Handling (Imparts Strength & Antistatic properties) Textile Industry Benzalkonium Chloride solutions are used as Moth Repellents, Permanent Retarders in Dyeing of Acrylic Fibres with Cationic Dyestuffs. Leather Industry Benzalkonium Chloride inhibits growth of Mould & Mildew on Hides. Facilitates Leather Softening, Wetting & Dyeing. Horticulture & Household Benzalkonium chloride is highly effective against Mould, Mildew, Moss, Fungi & Algae and is used for cleaning and preparation of all types of Surfaces: Greenhouses, Roofing, Paths, Wooden decking, Sheds, Masonry