BTC® 818 serves as a dialkyl quat intended for formulation into disinfectant, sanitizer, and fungicidal products geared towards household, institutional, and industrial applications. It finds use in various applications, including algaecides, disinfectants, fungicides, sanitizers, and water treatment. Its chemical group is ddac, and it holds kosher certification.

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Biocide

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, Kosher

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

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

BTC® 818 - Chemical StructureBTC® 818 - Chemical Structure - 1BTC® 818 - Chemical Structure - 2

R1 = C8 R2 = C8                  R1 = C8 R2 = C10                 R1 = C10  R2 = C10

Applications & Uses

Applications

BTC 818 are cationic materials 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; and medical, institutional, critical care and noncritical 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 courses, greenhouses/nurseries, fountains/water displays/decorative ponds/standing water, disposal 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; materials preservative, paper (stored) and papermaking (nonfood contact). 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. 200Apha Scale
Density0.92g/ml
Pour Point-17°C
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7.4
Free Amine and Amine Hydrochloridemax. 1.5%
Viscosity (at 25°C)20cPs
Flash Point41°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol)10%U.S. EPA
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients (n-Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride)25%
Di-n-Octyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride12.5%
Di-n-Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride12.5%
Inert Ingredients50%
Total Actives100%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances
  • All components of BTC 818 quaternaries are listed in the following countries; United States (TSCA), Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL), China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS), Korea (ECL), New Zealand (NZIoC), Philippines (PICCS), and Taiwan (TCSI).
  • BTC 818 quaternaries are cleared under 40CFR180.940. Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food contact surface sanitizing solutions).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

BTC 818 products are moderately toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 50-500 mg/kg) and corrosive to skin and eyes at 50% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

BTC 818 products are available in bulk quantities and in drums 425 lb (193 kg).

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 products 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 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.