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Benzalkonium Chloride 50% — Brand Equivalents & Alternatives
Buyers switching supplier need confidence that a new BKC 50% matches their qualified brand. Vasudev Chemo Pharma's BKC 50% is the same active substance (ADBAC, CAS 8001-54-5) as the major reference grades, at direct-from-India pricing.
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Equivalent reference grades
Our BKC 50% is a functional equivalent to: Lonza Bardac® 22 and Hyamine® 3500; Stepan BTC® 824 / BTC® 50NF; Nouryon (AkzoNobel) Maquat® MC 1412 and LC 12-50; Pilot Lonzabac® 50 / Sumquat® 2350; and Kao Sanisol® C. All share the ADBAC active and CAS 8001-54-5; differences are in alkyl-distribution lot specifications, which we can match on request.
How to cross-qualify
We provide a specification-comparison document and 1–5 kg trial samples so your lab can run parallel formulation and efficacy tests (EN 1276 bactericidal, EN 1650 fungicidal, EN 14476 virucidal) plus stability studies before switching. We can tune the C12/C14/C16 alkyl distribution to align with your incumbent grade.
Frequently asked questions
Is your BKC 50% a drop-in replacement for Lonza Bardac 22?+
It is the same active substance (ADBAC, CAS 8001-54-5) at 50% active. We provide a spec-comparison and samples so you can cross-qualify against Bardac® 22 in your own formulation and efficacy tests.
Which brand grades does BKC 50% correspond to?+
Lonza Bardac® 22, Stepan BTC® 824 / 50NF, Nouryon Maquat® MC 1412 / LC 12-50, Pilot Lonzabac® 50 and Kao Sanisol® C, among others.
Can you match a specific alkyl distribution?+
Yes. We can tune the C12/C14/C16 distribution to align with your incumbent grade; contact us with your target specification.