Benzododecinium Bromide

Benzododecinium Bromide (CAS 91080-29-4) is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and surfactant across personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. It functions primarily as a preservative, biocide, and surface-active agent. This versatile chemical delivers both microbial control and wetting performance in a single ingredient. In pharmaceutical and personal care formulations, it acts as a preservative in topical products, eye drops, and antiseptic solutions where contamination control is critical.

Rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products, including shampoos, conditioners, and skin cleansers, use it for its combined antimicrobial and conditioning effect on surfaces. It is highly valued for maintaining product stability and safety over time. Industrial and institutional cleaning formulations incorporate it as an active biocidal agent in disinfectant concentrates and hard-surface sanitizers. It provides reliable performance in demanding environments requiring high hygiene standards.

Water treatment applications rely on its efficacy against algae and bacteria in cooling towers and process water systems. Its ability to disrupt microbial cell membranes makes it an essential component for maintaining industrial water quality. Benzododecinium Bromide is supplied as a liquid solution or solid powder depending on concentration and grade. Pharmaceutical-grade material is available to USP and BP specifications for regulated applications.

Technical-grade product serves industrial cleaning and water treatment end uses where high purity is less critical. Packaging is typically offered in drums or IBCs for bulk procurement to meet large-scale manufacturing needs.