Benzethonium Chloride CAS 121-54-0

Product Overview

Benzethonium Chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium ingredient used in selected personal-care, hygiene and specialty formulations. Because antimicrobial and antiseptic uses can be regulated, confirm the supplied grade and destination-market requirements before formulation.

Assess compatibility with anionic ingredients and confirm the permitted use level and documentation for the destination market.

For Benzethonium Chloride, distinguish HPLC area purity from assay determined by titration, and specify the reporting basis; these measurements are not interchangeable. Water or loss on drying and related-substance limits also matter when matching a purchasing specification. We can provide HPLC chromatographic data with the method and reporting basis for the selected grade.

Hyamine 1622 and Phemerol chloride are names associated with benzethonium chloride. A prepared Hyamine 1622 titrant is a solution with a stated concentration, so its concentration cannot be compared directly with the assay of solid raw material. Specify the required physical form, concentration and test method when requesting a quotation.

Product Information / Specifications

Physical & Chemical Properties

Applications

• Selected personal-care or hygiene formulations where the grade and permitted use are confirmed.
• Regulated antimicrobial or antiseptic formulations only after destination-market and product-category review.
• Oral-care formulations subject to ingredient compatibility and market-specific authorization.
• Wet-wipe and surface-hygiene formulations where cationic compatibility and permitted use are confirmed.
• Specialty formulations requiring a defined quaternary ammonium ingredient and documented impurity limits.

Comparing Related Formulation Ingredients

Benzalkonium chloride is another quaternary ammonium ingredient, but it is typically an alkyl-chain mixture rather than the single defined benzethonium compound. Compare active content, composition and compatibility in the intended formulation instead of treating the two materials as identical.

For other antimicrobial formulation projects, chlorhexidine digluconate is a bisbiguanide salt, polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is a polymeric biguanide, and chloroxylenol (PCMX) is a phenolic ingredient. They are comparison materials, not direct substitutes or automatic blend partners; selection depends on formulation compatibility, required performance and the intended market.

Packaging

We specify Benzethonium Chloride packaging in our quotation according to the selected grade, quantity and destination.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place in tightly closed containers. Protect from excessive heat, direct light, and moisture exposure.

Storage conditions may be adjusted according to the supplied grade and specification control requirements.

Safety Precautions

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing during handling.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and suitable workplace ventilation.
• Avoid incompatible materials during formulation development and processing.
• Follow the Benzethonium Chloride SDS and workplace handling procedures for storage, transfer and disposal.
• Dispose of residues and empty packaging in accordance with local regulatory requirements.