Benzalkonium chlorides are widely used chemicals due to their broad range of antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These chemical compounds belong to the class of quaternary ammonium compounds . They are typically a mixture of compounds with varying lengths for the alkyl chain, ranging from C8 to C18, with C12 and C14 derivatives exhibiting higher biocide activity.
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Benzalkonium chlorides were first identified in 1935 and presented to the market as zefiran chlorides. It was first marketed as a superior disinfectant and antiseptic product. It was approved by the American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a decade or so later and has since been used in a wide variety of products, both prescription and over-the-counter.
Applications range from household to agricultural, industrial and clinical applications. Domestic applications include personal hygiene and cosmetic products such as fabric softeners, shampoos, conditioners and body lotions, as well as some solutions and medicines. It is also among the most widely used active ingredients in disinfectants used in households, agriculture and clinical settings.
The recommended or permitted concentrations of benzalkonium chloride in different products vary considerably depending on the mode of administration.
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