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Benzethonium chloride is used as a cationic surfactant. Benzethonium chloride is used to titrate sulfonic acid anions, the general dosage is 4 g/week. Low dosage can effectively kill a variety of microorganisms, benzethonium chloride has the effect of sterilization and odor removal, crystals are easily soluble in water and other solvents, can prepare powder or liquid household or industrial fungicide disinfectants. It can also be used as a preservative or antibacterial agent for veterinary and specialty drugs applied topically.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White powder | White powder |
Ph(1%W/V H2O) | 5.0~6.5 | 5.1 |
Solubility | Very soluble in water and in alcohol,freely soluble in methylene chloride. | Conforms |
Melting Point | 158-164℃ | 158-162℃ |
Clarity(acetone) | Clear and Colourless | |
Ammonium(NH4) | ≤50ppm | Conforms |
Assay | 97~103% | 99.5% |
Loss on drying | <0.5% | 0.2% |
Sulphated ash | <0.1% | 0.01% |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |

| Product parameters | |
| Cas number: | 121-54-0 |
| Appearance: | White powder |
| Purity: | 97%~103% |
| Package details: | 20kg/drum |
| Brand: | Fortunachem |
Uses:
Main Uses
1. Pharmaceuticals & medical
Preservative/bacteriostat in injectables, ophthalmic (eye drop), otic and nasal solutions, typically at 0.01–0.02%.
Topical first-aid antiseptic for minor cuts, scrapes and burns (FDA-recognized safe and effective at 0.1–0.2% in OTC first-aid products).
Skin and mucous-membrane disinfection, pre-injection site prep, wound cleansing, anti-itch ointments.
Key intermediate in the production of low-molecular-weight heparin / enoxaparin sodium — a big and growing demand driver.
2. Personal care & cosmetics
Preservative and antibacterial agent in wet wipes/baby wipes, hand sanitizers and washes, body wash, facial cleansers, shampoos/conditioners, foot creams, deodorant sprays, aftershave, makeup removers, feminine hygiene products.
Deodorant active (kills odor-causing bacteria rather than just masking smell).
Conditioning/antistatic agent in hair care thanks to its cationic nature.
Typical use level: 0.01–0.1% (up to 0.5% in some deodorant-type applications per older references).
3. Disinfectant wipes & household/institutional hygiene
Sanitizing wipes, kitchen and toilet wipes, "wet toilet paper," hospital and food-service surface wipes, hard-surface disinfectants in dairies and food processing.
4. Industrial & other
Biocide in recirculating cooling water systems (algae/slime control), textile auxiliaries, analytical reagent (protein determination in CSF, titration of sulfonate anions), veterinary topical products, and research reagent (nAChR inhibitor, studied for anticancer activity).
Selling Points (Why a Formulator or Buyer Would Choose It)
| # | Selling point | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broad-spectrum | Effective against Gram-positive & many Gram-negative bacteria, fungi/mold, and enveloped viruses. Independent data cite activity against MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella, C. difficile, HSV, HIV, HBV/HCV, RSV, norovirus. |
| 2 | Long-lasting residual effect (substantivity) | The cationic charge binds to skin, hair and fabrics, so antimicrobial action persists after rinsing/drying — a strong claim for wipes, deodorants and leave-ons. |
| 3 | Effective at very low dose | Works in the 0.01–0.2% range → low cost-in-use, minimal impact on formula aesthetics. |
| 4 | Odorless, colorless, taste-neutral | Doesn't fight your fragrance system; no phenolic/aldehyde smell like some competing biocides. |
| 5 | Excellent water solubility + foam compatibility | Easy to handle in aqueous and wipe formulations; suitable for both liquid and dry-powder formats. |
| 6 | Stable & heat-sterilizable | Aqueous solutions tolerate autoclaving; active over a wide pH window (roughly pH 4–10), unlike some pH-fussy preservatives. |
| 7 | Deodorizing, not just masking | Neutralizes odor at source — marketable for foot care, underarm, pet and household products. |
| 8 | Gentle at use levels & non-staining | Low irritation at recommended concentrations; non-corrosive to environmental surfaces and non-staining to textiles. |
| 9 | Minimal skin absorption | Aqueous solutions are essentially not absorbed through intact skin; long history of use (approved since 1942), no carcinogenic signal in a 2-year rat study. |
| 10 | Regulatory familiarity | Listed in USP/NF/EP/BP; FDA-recognized concentration band for first-aid antiseptics; included in China's cosmetic standards (QB/T 5106-2017 was drafted around it). |
| 11 | Synergy in blends | Pairs well with IPBC, phenoxyethanol, organic acids etc., allowing lower total preservative load and broader coverage — most commercial wet-wipe formulas use it as part of a cocktail. |
| 12 | Supply story improving | Once dominated by a single Swiss supplier; Chinese producers have scaled up in recent years, improving availability and price competitiveness. |
Points You Must Disclose / Watch Out For
Incompatibilities: Do not mix with soaps/anionic surfactants, oxidizers, citrates, iodides, nitrates, salicylates, silver salts, or store in PVC containers; high salt/inorganic acid can cause precipitation (>2%). Formulas must be designed around this.
Regulatory limits vary: In China's cosmetic rules it is a restricted preservative — max 0.1%, allowed in rinse-off and leave-on products except oral hygiene products; toothpaste prohibited. In the EU it is similarly excluded from oral-care use. It is not approved as a food additive in the US or Europe. Always verify against the current local regulation for your target market and product category.
Safety of the raw material: Concentrated material is harmful if swallowed, corrosive to skin and eyes, and very toxic to aquatic life (GHS). Handle with PPE; avoid environmental release. End-use products must be formulated within safe limits.
Not a sterilant / not for deep wounds: It's a low-to-intermediate level disinfectant; ineffective against spores and mycobacteria; unsuitable for deep/large wounds, ophthalmic instruments, soft contact lenses.
QAC scrutiny: Quats face ongoing environmental and resistance scrutiny in some markets; claims must be supported by appropriate efficacy testing (e.g., EN/GB standards) and cannot overstate.






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Name:Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd
Category:Others
Trade Category: Trading Company
Employees: 11 - 50 People
Address: Room 2015, No.2 Building, Kaixin Mansion No.107
Company Information: Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical and Intermediates, Food and Feed additives, Fine chemicals,Biochemical and Reagent, which is the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients' requirement.
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Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.We insist on the management creed “Market is our compass, Quality is our life, Credit is our soul”. Clients’ trust is our forward power, their satisfaction is our struggling goal.
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A synthetic quaternary ammonium salt with surfactant, antiseptic and anti-infective properties. It exhibits microbiocidal activity against a broad range of bacteria, fungi, mold and viruses.

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