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Benzalkonium chloride treatment efficiency is 99.9%. Patented FDA formula developed for the medical industry with skin softeners and conditioners.
Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (benzalkonium chloride) is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides of various lengths. This product has three main use categories and is a nitrogen cationic surfactant belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. In the chemical industry it acts as a biocide, cationic surfactant and phase transfer agent.
BC is easily soluble in alcohol and acetone. Dissolves slowly in water, with aqueous solutions being preferred. The reason is that they are easier to handle. The color ranges from clear to yellowish-yellow and the solutions are neutral or slightly alkaline. The composition is sparkling when shaken, has a bitter taste and a slight almond odor. This odor is found in concentrated solutions.
For treating dog skin problems, this ingredient is present in antimicrobial solutions, which speeds up healing by eliminating bacterial wounds and infection. This means that the body does not use wasted energy to fight infection, but uses the same energy to replace damaged tissue. Unlike iodine and alcohol products, which will dry the skin for a long time, conditioners with benzalkonium chloride maintain proper skin moisture while maintaining a healthy PH balance.
Although it is currently used in human medicines such as skin antiseptics and wet wipes, it has been shown to be a very effective ingredient in the animal or pet industry, especially in treating dog skin problems. These types of solutions are used before blood tests for blood alcohol levels and as a preservative for general safety.
Standard concentrates for treating dog skin problems are made as 50% and 80% w / w solutions and sold under brand names such as BC50 and BC80.
The amount of ingredients in any product purchased to treat dog skin problems should always be read.