BTC 888 - STEPAN

BTC 888 - STEPAN is a liquid product featuring anti-microbial properties, suitable for industrial and home cleaning applications such as laundry detergents, floor cleaners, and equipment cleaners. It contains dimethyldioctylammonium chloride, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, decyldimethyloctylammonium chloride, and alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, belonging to the chlorides chemical family.

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Biocide

Chemical Family: Chlorides

Features: Anti-Microbial

End Uses: Biocidal Products, Cleaners, Commercial Laundry, Dairy Cleaners, Equipment Cleaners, Floor Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Laundry Detergents, Pool Cleaners, Wood Cleaner

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chlorides
Chemical Name
Alkyl Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride,
Decyldimethyloctylammonium chloride,
Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride,
Dimethyldioctylammonium Chloride
Tilley Product Number
11610-01
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent,
Biocide
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Microbial Control & Preservatives
Chemical Structure

BTC 888 - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Anti-Microbial

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
HI&I Care
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Food Facility Cleaning & Sanitization,
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Home Care Applications
Biocidal Products,
Cleaners,
Equipment Cleaners,
Floor Cleaners,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Laundry Detergents,
Pool Cleaners
I&I Cleaning Applications
Commercial Laundry,
Dairy Cleaners,
Equipment Cleaners,
Industrial Cleaners,
Wood Cleaner

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear and clean liquid (at 25⁰C)
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (10% in Unneutralized USP Water)6.5 - 8.5--
Active Content (EW 343)80 - 81%-
Ethanol Content9 - 12%-
Free Amine + Amine HClmax. 2.1%-
Colormax. 300-APHA

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health and Environmental Effects Information
  • BTC products are biodegradable.
  • BTC 885 and 888 products are moderately toxic orally (LD50 is between 50-500 mg/Kg) and cause severe skin and eye irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums
Packaging Information

BTC 885 and 888 are available in 55 gallon drums {425 lb (193 kg) for BTC 885; 400 lb (182 kg) for BTC 888} and in bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition
  • Handle liquid BTC products with care; use away from sparks and open flame. Use in well ventilated area.
  • Avoid contact with eyes, nose and skin contact.
  • Gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles and face shield should be worn when handling BTC products.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that BTC products be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. If material is frozen, it
  • should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use.
  • Bulk Storage Information: BTC quaternaries can be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with a corrosion liner. Contact between quaternaries and anionic materials must be avoided. At use dilution, BTC quaternaries are noncorrosive to most plastics, natural rubber, stainless steel, monel metal, iron, brass, aluminum, lead and tin; however, BTC quaternaries as supplied, may be corrosive to the materials listed above.
  • Liquid BTC products should be stored between 85 - 120°F (29 - 49°C).
  • An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required.
  • Mild agitation is recommended while storing to maintain homogeneity.
  • Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.
  • Rubber hoses with Teflon cross-linked polyethylene with 316 S.S. fittings are recommended for loading and unloading.