Chemical Properties
Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride is white to creamy-white crystalline powder
Originator
Cetalkonium
Chloride,Chemische Fabrik Berg
Uses
quaternary ammonium compound for use as germicide and fungicide in ophthalmie products and cosmetics like deodorants; in
leather processing, textile dyeing; as a topical anti-infective.
Uses
Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride is used in leather processing, textile dyeing. A mildew preventive in silicone-based water repellents. Compatible with many nonionic detergents. Active in moderately alkaline solutions.
Uses
Labelled Cetalkonium Chloride. Cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant germicide and fungicide. Used in leather processing, textile dyeing. A mildew preventive in silicone-based water repellents. Comp
atible with many nonionic detergents. Active in moderately alkaline solutions. Anti-infective (topical).
Manufacturing Process
185 parts of hexadecylamine and 126.5 parts of benzylchloride was stirred at
100°C for 8 hours. After cooling to the crystalline product was added methyl
chloride. N-Hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride was
obtained.
brand name
Zettyn (Sterling Winthrop).
Therapeutic Function
Antiseptic
General Description
Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride is a cationic surfactant.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Aneye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicvapors of NOx and Cl
-.
