BKC 50% – Powerful Broad Spectrum Biocide from Maxwell Additives

Maxwell Additives, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, offers BKC 50% (Benzalkonium Chloride 50%), an effective quaternary ammonium compound biocide. Our BKC 50%, sold under the brand name OLKLIN®-DEBAC®-50, provides powerful antimicrobial activity across a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

Key Features

• Strong detergent properties and rapid antimicrobial action even at low concentrations
• Non-toxic, non-tainting and odor-free at recommended use levels
• Compliant with British Pharmacopoeia monograph specifications
• Passes stringent EN 1276 efficacy standards at 1:1250 dilution against bacteria, yeasts, and molds
• High biodegradability rating based on OECD 301C testing protocols
• Compatible with non-ionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants

Characteristics

BKC 50% is an aqueous solution of a quaternary ammonium compound containing predominantly C12-C14 alkyl chains. It is a water white to pale yellow liquid with a bitter taste and faint almond odor.

• State: Liquid
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• Density: 0.97 – 0.99 g/mL.
• BKC Content: 50.0 ± 1.0% w/w
• Solubility: Soluble in water in all proportions

Applications

Maxwell Additives’ BKC 50% is versatile and can be used across various industries:

• Laundry detergents & treatments
• Softeners for textile
• Inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi in aqueous paints, adhesives, latex emulsions, and joint cements.
• Preserving wood.
• Preserving cutting oils.
• Controlling slime-producing bacteria and fungi in pulp and paper mills and cooling waters.
• As a spray or dip treatment for textiles and leather to prevent mould growth.
• As a component of anti-fouling paints to prevent adherence of fouling organisms.
• Protecting paint films, especially exterior paints, from attack by fungi which occurs during weathering of the paint film.
• Protecting processing equipment from slime deposits during manufacture of cane and beet sugar.
• Preventing microorganism build-up and deposits in air washer or scrubber systems and in industrial fresh water supply systems.
• Controlling microorganism contamination and deposits in oil field drilling fluids and muds, and in secondary petroleum recovery processes.
• Preventing bacterial and fungal growth in paper coating processes which might adversely affect the quality of the paper coating.
• Controlling bacterially and fungal growth and deposits during the manufacture of various specialty boards, e.g., cardboard and particle board.
• Preventing sap stain discoloration on freshly cut wood of various kinds.
• Controlling bacterial and fungal growth in clay and pigment slurries of various types which are manufactured for later use in paper coating and paint manufacturing for example, and which are susceptible to degradation by microorganisms during storage and transport.
• As a hard surface disinfectant to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi on walls, floors, etc., and in swimming pools to prevent the growth of algae.

Maxwell Additives is a trusted BKC 50% supplier. Contact us today for more information or to request a sample.

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