Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (C12-C16)) approved for use in biocidal products-type 1

The European Commission (EU) is approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (C12-C16)) as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 1 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Common Name. Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride
IUPAC Name Identification Numbers. IUPAC name: Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, chlorides – EC No: 270-325-2 – CAS No: 68424-85-1
Minimum degree of purity of the active substance Minimum purity of the active substance evaluated: 972 g/kg dry weight
Date of approval. 1 July 2024
Expiry date of approval. 30 June 2034
Product type. PT 1
Specific conditions. The authorisation of biocidal products is subject to the following condition: the product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any uses covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance.

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