Barquat® CB-50 and Barquat® CB-80 Antimicrobials both contain the ac-
tive substance C12-18 Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC).
The active is a cationic molecule offering good surfactant properties and
can be formulated together with non-ionic- and/or amphoteric surfac-
tants. ADBAC has a broad antimicrobial efficacy against gram-positive
and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and enveloped viruses. High antimi-
crobial efficacy is maintained across a broad pH-range. In formulated
products, ADBAC is stable around a wide range of pH levels and is used
in a number of applications such as food processing, institutional, vet-
erinary, healthcare areas, and medical devices. Single-active C12-18 ADBAC
products are available in different active concentrations and solvent
combinations.