Preservatives & Biocides
REACH
C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride
CAS Number
85409-23-0
EC Number
287-090-7
What is C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride?
C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride (CAS 85409-23-0), also recognized commercially as alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride, is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a broad-spectrum biocide.
Where is C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride used?
- Home care and industrial cleaning: hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and institutional cleaners combining microbial kill with detergency
- Water treatment: microbial growth control in cooling towers, industrial water systems and process water circuits
- Personal care: preservative systems for rinse-off and leave-on products
- Emulsifying and dispersing agent for stable delivery of active ingredients
- It also functions as an emulsifying and dispersing agent across varied pH conditions.
Commercial specifications
- Aqueous solution at 50% or 80% active content
- Bulk liquid supply in IBCs and drums
Other Names (Synonyms)
C12-14-alkyl(ethylbenzyl)dimethylammonium chlorides|C12-14-alkyl[(ethylphenyl)methyl]dimethylammonium chlorides|Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, C12-14-alkyl[(ethylphenyl)methyl]dimethyl|ALKYL (C12-C14) DIMETHYL(ETHYLBENZYL)AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
What are the physical properties of C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride?
Density 0.82[at 20℃]
Form neat
Water Solubility 312mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 25℃
Log P 2.48 at 20℃
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to C12-14-alkyldimethyl(ethylbenzyl)ammonium chloride?
UN Number 3261
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 3