Benzalkonium bromideProduct ingredient for Benzalkonium

Benzalkonium is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a biocide, a cationic surfactant, and as a phase transfer agent ^Label. Benzalkonium is more commonly contained in consumer products in its salt form, benzalkonium chloride ^Label. This salt is used in a great variety of international pharmaceutical products such as eye, ear, and nasal drops or sprays as an excipient ingredient serving as an antimicrobial preservative ^Label. When used as an ingredient in antiseptic and disinfectant products however, it is an active antimicrobial agent ².