Benzalkonium Chloride Definition

bĕnzăl-kōnē-əm
noun
A yellow-white powder prepared in an aqueous solution and used as a detergent, fungicide, bactericide, and spermicide.
American Heritage Medicine

(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent of the quaternary ammonium group, used as a biocide, as a cationic surfactant and as a phase transfer agent in the chemical industry.

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Origin of Benzalkonium Chloride

  • benz(o)– alk(yl) (amm)onium

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Benzalkonium Chloride Sentence Examples

  • Special warnings The spray contains a preservative called benzalkonium chloride to which you may be allergic.

  • Avoid using products such as hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, Hibiclens, Bactine or products containing benzalkonium chloride.

  • Finally, do not use any solutions containing benzalkonium chloride such as Bactine or commercial "piercing solutions" and your piercing will be back to normal soon.

  • Never use topical antibiotic creams or solutions containing benzalkonium chloride such as Bactine or commercial "Piercing Solution", These products are not designed for use on puncture wounds.

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