benzalkonium
Quaternary ammonium preservative
Benzalkonium is a synthetic compound used as a disinfectant and preservative.
It appears most commonly as benzalkonium chloride in hand sanitizers, eye drops, nasal sprays, and surface cleaners.
The compound kills bacteria and other microorganisms but can cause skin irritation with prolonged exposure.
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
biocide · preservative · surfactant · cationic · broad-spectrum · antimicrobial · antibacterial · fungicidal
Repels aqueous substances
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- incompatibilityUnable to function together
- anionicCarrying negative charge
nonionic · formulation · solubility · degradation · toxicity
Topical ophthalmic solution
- pre-operativeBefore a medical procedure
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
contraindication · prescription · over-the-counter · ophthalmic · pharmaceutical · dosage · formulation
Disinfectant product line
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- toiletriesPersonal care products
- concentrateReduced, potent form
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
sanitizer · biocide · preservative · surfactant · cationic · broad-spectrum · antimicrobial · antibacterial · fungicidal · microbicide
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- incompatibilityUnable to function together
anionic · nonionic · formulation · solubility · degradation · toxicity
eye-drops
Topical ophthalmic solution
- pre-operativeBefore a medical procedure
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
sensitivity · contraindication · prescription · over-the-counter · ophthalmic · pharmaceutical · dosage · formulation
Lysol
Disinfectant product line
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- toiletriesPersonal care products
benzalkoniumethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
isopropyl alcohol · ethyl alcohol · hydrogen peroxide · bleach · chlorhexidine
benzene, benzyl, benzoate, alkyl, ammonium, ammonia, ammoniac, ammoniacal