BARQUAT® 50-65A
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
EPA Registered
Barquat® 50-65A is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides. When used as an active ingredient in FIFRA1 registered formulations such as hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and/or certain types of water treatment formulations, these products have been found to provide superior biocidal action against a broad spectrum of microbial organisms such as: bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae. This “first generation” quaternary ammonium compound delivers potent germicidal action in most applications.
BARQUAT® 50-65A
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
EPA Registered
Barquat® 50-65A is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides. When used as an active ingredient in FIFRA1 registered formulations such as hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and/or certain types of water treatment formulations, these products have been found to provide superior biocidal action against a broad spectrum of microbial organisms such as: bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae. This “first generation” quaternary ammonium compound delivers potent germicidal action in most applications.
Typical Chemical Composition:
Active Ingredients
Alkyl (C12 67%, C14 25%, C16 7%, C18 < 2%) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride : 50%
Inert Ingredients
Water : 47%
Isopropanol : 3%
Typical Properties
Appearance : Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid
Color (APHA) : 125 Max.
pH (10% solution) : 7 - 8
Flash Point (Setaflash) : 134 oF
Average Molecular Weight : 350
Specific Gravity @ 25°C : 0.99
Density in lbs./gal. : 8.03
Freezing Point, °F : 27
Physical State
Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid with a mild odor. Congealing may occur during prolonged storage at low temperatures; this is reversible on warming with mixing.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water, lower alcohols, ketones and glycols.
1 FIFRA – Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
Safety & Toxicology
Refer to Lonza Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.
Regulatory
EPA Registration No.: 6836-285
Barquat® 50-65A is permitted for use as an indirect food contact surface sanitizer as noted in 40 CFR 180.940(a).
The components of Barquat® 50-65A are listed in the United States Environmental Protection Agency TSCA Chemical Inventory list.
Application
Barquat® 50-65A can be incorporated into a substantial EPA registered formulations. These formulations include but are not limited to: disinfectants, sanitizers, and industrial water treatment. For more information on Lonza’s extensive portfolio of EPA registered formulations and our Supplemental Registration Program please call our Technical Service Hotline at (800) 365-TECH (8324).