Benzalkonium chloride is the most widely used preservative in ophthalmology. It is a quaternary ammonium compound that acts as an antimicrobial agent by denaturing proteins and disrupting cytoplasmic membranes.
Applications:
- Used in pharmaceuticals such as leave-on skin antiseptics.
- Used as antiseptic in Bactine to safely treat childhood scrapes and cuts.
- Used in advanced, next generation hand sanitizers.
- Used in hygienic towelettes and wet wipes.
- Used in cosmetics such as eye and nasal drops, as a preservative.
- Used in cleaners for floor and hard surfaces as a disinfectant.
- Used in high-level surgical instrument sterilizing and disinfection solutions.
- Used in air and surface sprayable disinfectants.
Packaging: 25/50 KG HDPE BAGS