GBS Q-428
Overview
• 80% active alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride surfactant solution in water and alcohol
• EPA Registered Manufacturing Use Product (MUP) Active Ingredient
• “First” Generation quaternary provides biocidal action against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae
• FDA approved for use as no rinse, food contact sanitizers at 200- 400 ppm active, and as a paper slimicide
• Use as a preservative and in EPA registered disinfectants, sanitizers and water treatment algaecides
Regulatory
The substances in GBS Q-428 are listed on and in compliance with the following Inventories: US (TSCA), Canada (DSL), Mexico (INSQ), Europe (EINECS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS), Korea (ECL), New Zealand (NZIoC), Philippines (PICCS) EPA Registration Number: 94602-18 Alkyl (40% C12, 50% C14, 10% C16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride
CAS#: 68424-85-1
Technical Information
GBS Q-428 is an 80% active mixed alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride solution in water and alcohol. GBS Q-428 provides broad spectrum bacteriological control at an economical price. GBS Q-428 is an EPA Registered Manufacturing Use Product (MUP) that can be used as a preservative and in EPA registered disinfectant, deodorizer, fungicidal and sanitizer formulations for hospital, nursing homes, public institutions and industry. GBS Q-428 is FDA cleared for use as an “indirect food additive” in sanitizing solutions for food contact surfaces, food processing equipment and eating utensils at concentrations up to 200ppm active without a potable water rinse. GBS Q-428 is also an effective algaecide in swimming pool and industrial water treatment formulations. Based on a unique source of naturally derived tertiary amine, GBS Q-428 is a high purity material characterized by consistent, low color and odor, that can be differentiated into consistent, high value end-use products.