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Quaternary Ammonium Grades and Applications

Use this hub to separate antimicrobial, conditioning and antistatic quaternary-ammonium applications and compare the correct commercial grades.

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Why is active content not enough for selection?

Quaternary compounds are not interchangeable. Identity, alkyl distribution, counter-ion, solvent, free amine, active matter, low-temperature behavior and destination-market status must be evaluated together.

Quaternary-ammonium products

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Quaternary-ammonium products

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Name CAS No. Content / Grade Function & Usage RFQ
Benzalkonium Chloride
63449-41-2 / 68424-85-1 / 8001-54-5 (alkyl-chain mixture identifiers; confirm the quoted grade)
50% / 80% active solution
Build Detergency & Remove Soil — Disinfectants and antiseptic formulations subject to local approval, Cleaner-sanitizers, Water treatment algaecides
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Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride
7173-51-5
80% active solution; 50% grade also available
Control Oilfield Microbes — Disinfectants, Industrial cooling water biocide, Oilfield injection water
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Behentrimonium Chloride
17301-53-0
70% / 80%
Condition Hair & Reduce Static · Emulsify & Solubilize Ingredients · Add Antistatic & Softening Performance — Hair conditioning, Antistatic formulations, Fabric softening
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Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS)
81646-13-1
70%
Condition Hair & Reduce Static · Emulsify & Solubilize Ingredients · Add Antistatic & Softening Performance — Hair conditioning, Cream and lotion emulsification, Antistatic formulations
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Applications

Related applications

Start from antimicrobial control, conditioning or antistatic performance before choosing a product.

Disinfection, Biocides & PreservationMicrobial-control, sanitation and preservative materials for suitable industrial, water and formulated-product uses.View application →Condition Hair & Reduce StaticImproves hair conditioning, combability, softness and antistatic performance in suitable rinse-off or leave-on systems.View application →Add Antistatic & Softening PerformanceReduces static and supports softness, hand feel or conditioning in selected textile, fiber and leather systems.View application →

Insights

Grade-comparison guide

Compare 30%, 50%, 70% and 80% grades on an active and handling basis.

High-Active Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Comparing 30%, 50%, 70% and 80% GradesCompare commercial quaternary ammonium grades by active matter, solvent system, chain distribution, application and transport requirements.Read guide →

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Technical sources

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