BARQUAT 80-28RX
BARQUAT 80-28RX
BARQUAT 80-28RX
Quaternary Ammonium Chloride
Barquat 80-28RX is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides selected for performance as a disinfecting active ingredient in formulations.
Typical Chemical Composition
% n-Alkyl (C14 50%, C12 40%, C16 10%)
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 80
% Water 10
% Ethanol 10
Physical Properties
% Quaternary @ MW=357 79-82
Color, (APHA) 200 Max.
pH, (10%aq.) 6.5-8.3
Specific Gravity @ 25 C 0.940
Flash Point, (Setaflash, F) 111
These are typical properties. Specification and analytical methods are available upon request.
CAS# 68424-85-1
Physical State
Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid with a mild odor. Congealing may occur during prolonged storage at low temperatures but is reversible on warming with mixing.
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, lower alcohols, ketones and glycols.
Compatibility: Compatible with inorganic detergent builders, organic chelates, nonionic surfactants and polar solvents. Forms ion pairs with anionic soaps and surfactants.
Safety and Toxicology: Refer to specific Lonza Material Safety Data Sheet.
BARQUAT 50-28
BARQUAT 80-28
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Barquat 50-28 and Barquat 80-28 are blends of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides.
When used as an active ingredient in FIFRA1 registered formulations such as hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and/or certain types of water treatment formulations, these products have been found to provide superior biocidal action against a broad spectrum of microbial organisms such as: bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae.
This “first” generation quaternary ammonium compound delivers potent germicidal action in most applications.
Typical Chemical Composition
Active Ingredients
Barquat 50-28
Alkyl (C14 58%, C12 14%, C16 28%)
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 50%
Inert Ingredients: Ethyl alcohol 10%
Water: 40%
Typical Properties
Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid
Color (APHA) 125 Max.
pH (10% active solution): 6.5-8.3
Flash Point (Setaflash, °F): 102
Average Molecular Weight 371
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.97
Freezing Point, °F: <-4
Barquat 80-28
Alkyl (C14 58%, C12 14%, C16 28%)
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 80%
Inert Ingredients: Ethyl alcohol 10%
Water 10%
Typical Properties
Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid
Color (APHA): 200 Max.
pH (10% active solution): 6.5-8.3
Flash Point (Setaflash, °F): 104
Average Molecular Weight 371
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.92
Density in lbs./gal. @ 25oC: 8.08
Density in lbs./gal. @ 25oC: 7.66
Freezing Point, °F: 14
FIFRA – Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
Physical State
Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid with a mild odor. Congealing may occur during prolonged storage at low temperatures; this is reversible on warming with mixing.
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, lower alcohols, ketones and glycols.
Safety & Toxicology: Refer to Lonza Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.
Regulatory
Barquat® 50-28 Barquat® 80-28
EPA Registration No.: 6836-156 6836-162
CAS No.: 68424-85-1
68424-85-1
Barquat 50-28 and Barquat 80-28 are permitted for use as indirect food contact surface sanitizers as noted in 40 CFR 180.940(a).
The components of Barquat 50-28 and Barquat® 80-28 are listed in the United States Environmental Protection Agency TSCA Chemical Inventory list.
Application
Barquat 50-28 and Barquat 80-28 have been incorporated into a substantial number of Lonza EPA registered formulations. These formulations include but are not limited to: disinfectants, sanitizers, and industrial water treatment.