The
HESTERQUAT BKC - 50, is a version of BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
aqueous solution. Is the best known and widely used, as
a germicide, of all the Quaternaries Ammonium. The BENZALKONIUM
CHLORIDE, as generally mentioned, is obtained, from high
purity coconut oil fatty acid, following strict specifications
of the international pharmacopeia,
It is a stable product under a wide range of PH, which
grants his solubility and activity under any PH value.
The absorption and the anti-microbial effect of HESTERQUAT
BKC - 50, increases according with the PH increase. In
the chart below, is possible to verify the anti-microbial
power related with an elevated PH, considering that the
values offered are for low concentrations in mg/Liter
of HESTERQUAT BKC-50, which reduces the number of microorganisms
by a factor of 10.000 after 5 and 10 minutes respectively.
PH
E.
Coli ATCC 11775
Staph.
Aureus ATCC 6538
3
5
min
10 min
150
89
284
194
5
5
min
10 min
76
53
126
93
7
5
min
10 min
35
24
60
50
9
5
min
10 min
33
20
18
15
11
5
min
10 min
9
4
11
8
APPLICATIONS
The
HESTERQUAT BKC-50 is utilized in topic use preparations
in the pharmaceutical, veterinary and cosmetic industries.
As a bactericide, is an active ingredient in formulations
for detergents - disinfectants, hospital and domestic
disinfectants, as well as in pool water and cooling towers
treatment.
COMPATIBILITY AND INCOMPATIBILITY
The
HESTERQUAT BKC-50 has a cationic positive electric charge,
is compatible with others cationic, Zwitterionic (amphoteric)
(within acidic pH), amine oxide and nonionic detergents.
Is incompatible with anionic detergents, some salts and
soaps.
BIOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS
The
oral toxicity of HESTERQUAT BKC-50 experimented in mice,
defined the following levels:
DL - 50 = 440 Mg / Kg DL - 100 = 650 Mg / Kg
SKIN IRRITATION AND SENSIBILITY
The
HESTERQUAT BKC-85 when used in concentrations less than
3% is not considered as a primary irritant or skin sensitive.
HANDLING HAZARD
The
HESTERQUAT BKC-50, in concentrated solution, is corrosive
and could be considered as a primary irritant.
MEDICAL
CARE: If swallowed, the patient should drink
enough water or milk and look for immediate medical
care. Skin contact: remove the clothes and wash first
with water, and immediately after with water and soap.
Eyes contact: wash with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
Look for medical assistance immediately.
NOTE:
The gastric wash is contraindicated, Should be taken
measures related with Circulatory shock, respiratory
depression and seizure (convulsion).
The information contained in this technical brochure,
is based on our best experience, and considered as correct;
however the Company shall not be liable whatsoever for
improper applications, or for any act which would infringe
a patent or proprietary interest.
