Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC), Ph.Eur, USP/NF

FeF Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Ph.Eur, USP/NF

CAS No. 8001-54-5.

Our Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC / BAK / BKC) consists of Benzyl (dodecyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride (approx. 65%) and Benzyl (tetradecyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride (approx. 35%). Contains approx. 95% active ingredients.

BKC is manufactured in accordance with the cGMP Guideline ICH Q7 for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Analyzed according to the current European (Ph.Eur.) and the United States (USP/NF) Pharmacopoeias. Now also analysed according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP).

The appearance of the product is clear, or white to yellowish-white solid or viscous liquid and may contain yellowish-white fragments. The density of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is approx. 0.98 g/ml.

Chain length: 60-70% w/w C12, 30-40% w/w C14 and Max. 5% w/w C16.

Application

FeF Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) Ph.Eur., USP/NF is a viscous liquid of quaternary ammonium compounds.

FeF BKC Ph.Eur., USP/NF is a very efficient germicide which is active against most common micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, algae and enveloped viruses. FeF BKC Ph.Eur., USP/NF is widely used in pharmaceuticals as the active ingredient (API) due to its anti-microbial effect and as an Excipient because of its preserving properties.

You can read much more about uses and the applications here.

All deliveries of Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) includes the following documentation and services

• Certificate of Suitability (CEP/COS)
• European Drug Master File (ASMF)
• DUNS and NDC numbers for US import
• GMP Certificate (enter Certificate number DK API-H 00073316 and choose Denmark in the country field list)
• Certificate of Analysis (current version of pharmacopoeia)
• Datasheet
• Customer audits
• Stability results
• Declarations, statements (TSE/BSE, residual solvents, GMO, allergens, animal testing, etc.)
• Reach
• Change Notification Statement
• Pre-filled Supplier Questionnaire
• Impurity profile
• Description of the manufacturing process
• Process flowchart
• Packaging details
• Quality agreements

Technical information

Standards: The quality system meets DS/EN ISO 9001. The environmental system meets DS/EN ISO 45001.

Grade: Pharmaceutical grade.

Quality: The product is manufactured in accordance with the cGMP Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) ICH Q7.

Documentation: Certificate of Suitability (CEP), Drug Master File (DMF)

TSE: Does not contain materials of animal origin.

Solubility: Miscible with water or lower alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol and propanol in all ratios. Not miscible with benzene nor ether.

Compatibility: Mixing with ordinary soaps and/or with anionic detergents may decrease the activity.

Density: Approx. 0.98 g/ml.

Packaging: 1 kg is packaged in rectangular HDPE plastic containers with tamper proof LDPE Caps. 5 kg is packaged in round PP plastic containers with tamper proof PP lids.

Shelf life: 5 years.

Storage: Store at temperatures above 15°C. Store protected from excessive heat. May be a liquid, paste or solid depending on the storage conditions.

You can find more information about our Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC / BAK / BKC) products here. Please contact us for information about price and delivery.