04-08-2009, 12:48 AM
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Introduction of benzalkonium chloride
vikasm wrote:
'benzalkonium chloride' (http://www.useful-chemicals.com/?p=55) is
readily soluble
in ethanol and acetone. Although dissolution in water is slow, aqueous
solutions are easier to
handle and are preferred. Solutions should be neutral to slightly
alkaline, with colour ranging
from colourless to a pale yellow. Solutions foam profusely when
shaken, have a bitter taste and a
faint almond-like odour which is only detectable in concentrated
solutions.
Why do we need to know this?
David
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