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BTC® 776 is a quaternary for formulation into a wide variety of institutional and industrial cleaning applications, including water treatment, gas and oil drilling muds and packer fluids, gas and oil recovery injection water systems, gas and oil fracturing fluid systems, and wood preservation. The product is kosher-certified.

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Biocide

Features: Anti-algae, Anti-bacterial

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, Kosher

End Uses: Bathroom Cleaners, Dairy Cleaners, Deodorizer, Disinfectant Products, Equipment Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

BTC® 776 - Chemical Structure

R = 60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18         R = 60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18

Surfacant Type

Cationic

Features & Benefits

Biodegradability

BTC products are biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Applications

BTC 776 is a cationic material only for formulation into antimicrobial products for use in: agricultural/farm premises, structures, buildings, and equipment; dairy farm milk handling facilities, equipment, storage rooms, houses and sheds; food processing plant, food handling, food distribution equipment and premises; mushroom houses/ empty premises and equipment; egg handling equipment and rooms, egg washing treatment; poultry processing plant equipment/premises, meat processing plant/equipment, eating establishment premises and equipment; commercial, institutional, and industrial premises and equipment (floors, walls, storage areas); domestic dwellings, food handling areas, bathroom premises (hard surfaces), indoor premises; medical, institutional, critical care and noncritical care premises and laundry. For formulation into antimicrobial products for use in air conditioner/refrigeration condensate water systems, air washer and industrial scrubbing systems, once-through and recirculating industrial/commercial cooling water systems, pulp/paper mill water systems, swimming pools, golf/ commercial turf/lawns, greenhouses/nurseries, fountains/ water displays/decorative ponds/standing water, sewage treatment systems, spas, gas/oil drilling muds/packer fluids, gas/oil recovery injection water systems, gas/oil pipeline maintenance and gas/oil fracturing fluid systems. For formulation into wood preservation and wood preservative-seasoned wood pressure/thermal treatment and non-pressure treatment (joinery/remedial), and sapstain treatment. Formulators using this product are responsible for providing data for the EPA registration of their formulated products.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 130Apha Scale
Density0.94g/ml
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7.9
Free Amine and Amine Hydrochloridemax. 1%
Viscosity (at 25°C)50cPs
Flash Point39°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol)10%U.S. EPA
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients [n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride]49.8%
Active Ingredients [n-Di-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) Methyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride]0.2%
Inert Ingredients50%
Total Actives100%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of BTC 776 are listed in the following countries; United States (TSCA 68391-01-5), Europe (EINECS 269-919-4), Japan (ENCS 3-2694), Canada (DSL 68391-01-5), Australia (AICS 68391-01-5), Philippines (PICCS 68391-01-5), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-00775), China (IECSC 68391-01-5) and New Zealand (NZIoC 68391-01-5).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

BTC 776 is moderately toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 50-500 mg/kg) and it causes moderate skin and severe eye irritation at 5% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

BTC 776 is available in 55 gallon drums (425 lb, 193 kg) and in bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Handle liquid BTC products with care; use away from sparks and open flame. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, nose or prolonged skin contact. Gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles and face shield should be worn when handling BTC products. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that BTC 776 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. If material is frozen, it should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use.
  • Bulk Storage Information: BTC quaternaries can be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with a corrosion liner. Contact between quaternaries and anionic materials must be avoided. At use dilution, BTC quaternaries are non-corrosive to most plastics, natural rubber, stainless steel, monel metal, iron, brass, aluminum, lead, copper and tin; however, BTC quaternaries as supplied, may be corrosive to the materials listed above.
  • Liquid BTC products should be stored between 85 - 120°F. An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Mild agitation is recommended while storing to maintain homogeneity. Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel. Rubber hoses with Teflon cross-linked polyethylene with 316 S.S. fittings are recommended for loading and unloading.
Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.