INCI Name
BENZALKONIUM CHLORID...
Functions
5 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
antimicrobial
What It Does
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
354.00
g/mol
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
0.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATEIncompatiblePrecipitation
Benzalkonium Chloride (cationic) + SLS (anionic) form an insoluble salt, deactivating both. Never combine cationic disinfectants with anionic surfactants.
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEIncompatiblePrecipitation
Benzalkonium Chloride (cationic) + SLES (anionic) form an insoluble complex, deactivating both. Use nonionic or amphoteric surfactants with quat disinfectants.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
- Common Name
- benzalkonii chloridum
- CAS Number
- 63449-41-2
- Category
- antimicrobial