Benzethonium chloride PurCert Standard

CRM


Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 163 °C
Density 0.998 g/mL at 20°C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301,H314,H410
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29239000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is commonly used in topical antiseptics disinfectants hand sanitizers cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations to control the growth of bacteria fungi and some viruses.

Purpose
The primary purpose of Benzethonium Chloride is to prevent infection and contamination by killing or inhibiting harmful microorganisms on skin surfaces and in various formulations.

General Description
Benzethonium Chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound that acts as a cationic surfactant with strong antimicrobial properties. It appears as a white odorless powder and is soluble in water and alcohol.