Benzalkonium Chloride | BKC
Water Chemicals India Chemicals Division is offering a wide and comprehensive range of
Benzalkonium Chloride, also known as Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
and ADBAC. This chemical is a blend of alkyl-benzyl-dimethyl-ammonium chlorides
of different even-numbered alkyl chain lengths. It is a nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent
belonging to the quaternary ammonium group.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a common antiseptic agent that is most effective and
kills the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. The effectiveness of BKC
increases with increasing temperature and it maintains its bacteriological activity in the presence of water.
BKC is specially designed to kill sulphur bacteria, which are most commonly responsible for
secondary oil recovery issues. It is also used as a preservative and
active ingredient in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Applications of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC):
- Oil & Gas Industry – Used as a pipeline corrosion inhibitor, prevents formation of sulphurous gases, and acts as a de-emulsifier/sludge breaker for enhanced oil extraction
- Detergent-Sanitizers Manufacturing – Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) safely incorporates both microbicidal and detergency properties into products for soil penetration and disinfection. Ideal for formulating hygiene products for personal hygiene, hospitals, livestock, and food & dairy use. It has powerful potentiating activity in combination with other anti-microbial agents
- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics – The safety factor of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) leads to its use in various topical and ocular products as a preservative and to optimize emolliency and substantivity
- Food & Beverage Industry – On account of its non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting, and non-staining characteristics, Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is widely used in the formulation of cleaner-sanitizers for Dairy Industry, Slaughter Houses, Breweries, Fisheries, Bottling Plants, Catering Industry, Food Storage Tanks, Milk Storage Tanks, and Cold Storage Plants
Key Features of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC):
- Quaternary Ammonium Compound – Cationic surfactant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
- Effective Antiseptic – Kills bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms
- Temperature Stable – Effectiveness increases with temperature
- Water Active – Maintains bacteriological activity in presence of water
- Sulphur Bacteria Control – Specially designed to kill sulphur bacteria in oil recovery
- Safe for Multiple Industries – Non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-tainting, non-staining
Why Choose Water Chemicals India for Benzalkonium Chloride?
- Comprehensive Range – Wide range of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC/ADBAC)
- Premium Quality – High-purity quaternary ammonium compound
- Industry Expertise – Trusted supplier for oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food & beverage, and hygiene industries
- Competitive Pricing – Best rates for bulk buyers
- Pan-India Delivery – Fast and reliable logistics network across India
Contact Water Chemicals India for Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) bulk orders at the best price.
Call us at +91-7827649429 or email us for Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC/ADBAC) requirements
for oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food & beverage, and hygiene applications.
