Benzethonium chloride, PurReagent, >= 98.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Vapour pressure <0.001 hPa ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility 1-5 g/100 mL at 18 ºC
Autoignition temp. 380 °C
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >= 98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.5650 
B pt. 162?[at 101 325 Pa]
M pt. 162-164 °C (lit.)
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 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 2491

Description

Application
It is used as an antimicrobial agent in disinfectants antiseptic creams mouthwashes cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations.

Purpose
The purpose of benzethonium chloride is to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria fungi and some viruses helping to prevent infection and maintain hygiene.

General Description
Benzethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound that appears as a white odorless crystalline powder and is soluble in water and alcohol.