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BTC® 8249

BTC® 8249 is a highly active quaternary for use in a wide variety of institutional and industrial cleaning and antimicrobial applications. It can be used in formulations that are water-sensitive, such as solid formats or water-soluble pouches. It is kosher-certified.

Brand: BTC (35 products)

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent, Biocide

Labeling Claims: Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, Kosher

Physical Form: Paste

Synonyms: Benzyl-C12-18-alkyldimethylammonium chlorides

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Biodegradability
BTC products are biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Applications
  • The BTC 824 quats are cationic materials 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 non-critical 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
Paste
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 256-Apha Scale
Density0.94g/ml-
Flash Point68.0°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Free Amine and Amine Hydrochloridemax. 1.8%-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7.3--
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol)6.7%U.S. EPA
Viscosity (at 25°C)3700.0cPs-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients [n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride]90.0%-
Inert Ingredients10.0%-
Total Actives100.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Clearances

All components of BTC 824 quaternaries 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 63449-41-2).

Safety & Health

Health Effects

BTC 824 quats are moderately toxic orally (LD₅₀ is between 50 and 500 mg/kg) and cause extreme skin and eye irritation at 25% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

BTC 824 products are available in 55 gallon drums {425 lb (193 kg) for BTC 824; 400 lb (182 kg) for BTC 8248 and BTC 8249} 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 824 and BTC 8248 products be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. It is recommended that BTC 8249 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a dry place at a temperature of 60 - 90°F. If material is frozen it should be heated at 95 - 120°F and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use. BTC 8249 can freeze if stored at temperatures below 50°F.
  • 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 60 - 90°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.