Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyldimethyl­benzylammonium chloride and ADBAC, is a mixture of alkylbenzyldi­methylammonium chlorides of various even-numbered alkyl chain lengths. This product is a nitrogenous cationic surface active agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. It has three main categories of use; as a biocide, a cationic surfactant and phase trasfer agent in the chemical industry.

USES FOR ALKYL DIMETHYLBENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

• As a broad spectrum disinfectant
• Microbe corrosion inhibition in the oil industry
• It is used as a preservative in cosmetics.
• Used in formulations of mild cleaners.
• Used in fungicidal products to kill fungus, mould and algae. 
• Used as phase transfer agent.