- ▸ Cationic surfactant: Wetting and emulsifying agent in industrial formulations.
- ▸ Textile processing: Auxiliary in textile printing, dyeing, and finishing.
- ▸ Pulp and paper: Process additive in pulp-and-paper operations.
- ▸ Metal processing: Auxiliary in metal extraction and refining.
- ▸ Typical Certificate of Analysis (CoA) PDF · COA
Values shown are typical for the current commercial grade. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis accompanies every shipment; the grade-specific SDS is available on request.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Benzalkonium Chloride (CAS 8001-54-5) is a cationic surfactant, a mixture of alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chlorides (quaternary ammonium compounds). It is a cationic wetting and emulsifying agent used in textile, pulp-and-paper, and metal-processing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride?
Dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, also called benzalkonium chloride (BKC, 1227, CAS 8001-54-5), is a cationic surfactant — a mixture of alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chlorides (quaternary ammonium compounds). It functions as a cationic wetting and emulsifying agent in industrial formulations.
What is benzalkonium chloride used for?
In industrial settings it is used as a cationic surfactant and wetting/emulsifying agent, as an auxiliary in textile printing, dyeing, and finishing, as a process additive in pulp-and-paper operations, and as an auxiliary in metal extraction and refining. RawSource supplies it for these industrial process applications.
Is benzalkonium chloride the same as ammonia?
No. Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound — a class of organic cationic surfactants — and is chemically distinct from ammonia (NH3). The 'ammonium' in the name refers to the quaternary nitrogen center, not ammonia gas. See the SDS for composition and handling.
Does benzalkonium chloride ship as a regulated material?
This product carries UN 2928, so transport may be subject to dangerous-goods rules depending on concentration, packaging, and mode. RawSource provides the SDS and shipping documentation to support compliant carriage; confirm DOT/IMDG/IATA requirements with your carrier. Final classification follows the lot-specific SDS.
How is benzalkonium chloride supplied in bulk?
RawSource supplies BKC (CAS 8001-54-5) to industrial users in drums, IBC totes, and bulk formats under HS 3402.41 (cationic surface-active agents). Concentration, packaging, and MOQ are confirmed at quotation against the CoA. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target active concentration and volume.