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Barquat® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 are blends 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® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 are blends 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.
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.
Barquat® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 are permitted for use as indirect food contact surface sanitizers as noted in 40 CFR 180.940(a)
Barquat® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 are permitted by the FDA for use in paper slimicide formulations as noted in 21 CFR 176.300.
The components of Barquat® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 are listed in the United States Environmental Protection Agency TSCA Chemical Inventory list.
Applications
Barquat® MB-50 and Barquat® MB-80 have been incorporated into a substantial number of Lonza EPA registered formulations. These formulations include but are not limited to: disinfectants, sanitizers, and industrial water treatment.
