BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE- ▸ Cleaning: cationic detergent and surface-active agent
- ▸ Water treatment: swimming-pool algaecide
- ▸ Food-contact sanitation: germicide for cleansing utensils
- ▸ Cosmetics: preservative ingredient
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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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.
Benzethonium Chloride (CAS 121-54-0) is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. Established uses include service as a cationic detergent, a germicide for cleansing food and dairy utensils, a swimming-pool algaecide, and a preservative in cosmetics. Supplied in bulk for industrial and personal-care formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benzethonium Chloride USP used for?
Benzethonium chloride (CAS 121-54-0) is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. Established industrial uses include service as a cationic detergent, a germicide for cleansing food and dairy utensils, a swimming-pool algaecide, and a preservative ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
What CAS number and molecular formula does Benzethonium Chloride USP carry?
CAS 121-54-0, molecular formula C27H42ClNO2. It is supplied to USP grade for personal-care and industrial formulation. Request the CoA against USP specifications with each lot.
Does Benzethonium Chloride USP ship with an SDS and CoA?
Yes. Every bulk shipment includes a current SDS and a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis showing assay against the USP monograph. Consult the SDS for GHS classification and handling, storage, and PPE guidance.
What bulk packaging and minimum order quantities are available?
Benzethonium chloride is supplied in bulk for industrial and personal-care use; available pack sizes and MOQ depend on grade and stock. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume and packaging preference for confirmation.
What is the price of bulk Benzethonium Chloride USP?
We quote per order rather than publish a list price, because cost tracks volume, grade, and current cationic-surfactant markets. Send a bulk RFQ with your annual or per-order volume and we will return a quote with CoA and SDS.