Nasal formulations
Multidose sterile pharmaceutical products are prone to contamination, both from environmental and corporeal flora. Microbial contamination can present a threat to the safety, the purity and the efficacy of nasal products such as nasal sprays and nasal drops, hence the importance of utilizing an effective preservative. In both human and veterinary formulations, one of the […]
Oral and respiratory formulations
Benzalkonium Chloride is a well-known antiseptic with a long history of use in a wide range of human and veterinary products. It is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial acting on gram+ and gram- bacteria, molds, yeasts and enveloped viruses. Benzalkonium Chloride is odorless and colorless, and its effectiveness in all pH ranges, combined with its ability to […]
Ophthalmics
Multidose sterile pharmaceutical products are prone to contamination, both from environmental and corporeal flora. Microbial contamination can present a threat to the safety, the purity and the efficacy of ophthalmic products, hence the importance of utilizing an effective preservative. For formulations in contact with corneal tissue, it is necessary to utilize only the purest and safest […]
Antiseptic
Antiseptic solutions for direct topical application will normally contain between 0.1 and 0.5% active Benzalkonium Chloride. This concentration will provide both a preservative effect for the solution and an antiseptic effect on the skin. There are several reasons for using Benzalkonium Chloride in antiseptic products: Proven bactericide against a broad spectrum of microorganisms: Gram + […]
Wound care
Benzalkonium Chloride is a well-known antimicrobial and has a long history of use in topical products such as antiseptic liquids, creams, gels and ointments. It acts on gram+ and gram- bacteria, molds, and yeasts. Benzalkonium Chloride is odorless and colorless, and its effectiveness in all pH ranges, combined with its ability to mix well in both […]
Contraception formulations
Benzalkonium Chloride is scientifically proven to be an effective spermicide. Our Benzalkonium Chloride is used in various spermicidal products, such as: Spermicidal gels, creams, foams, solutions, soft capsule and sponges Vaginal tablets and suppositories In these applications, the concentration of BKC varies typically from 0.1 to 1.5%. Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) has a dual effect in […]
BKC 10 reasons why
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BKC FAQ
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BKC applications
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, also known as BKC, have a long history of use in the pharmaceutical industry, where their broad antimicrobial effect against bacteria, yeast, mold and enveloped viruses makes them a reliable excipient and active preservative ingredient (API) in a range of products.
BKC insights
Discover webinars, videos and whitepapers showcasing the broad antimicrobial effects of BKC against bacteria, yeast, mold, and enveloped viruses.
