AG12L is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides selected for performance in a variety of applications. As a lipophillic actionic surfactant, AG12L finds application in textile finishing, pulp and paper, sugar rdfining, rheology modification, crystal growth modification, water treatment, ore flotation, tertiary oil recovery, and household and industrial cleaners. The cationic charge and lipophillic alkyl distribution provide optimized selection for biological membranes, even in the presence of hard water and organic soil.

Typical chemical composition

% n- Alkyl (C12.C14, C16)

Dimethyl Benzyl AmmoniumChloride:…………………………….80%

Water:………………………………………………..………….…..10%

Ethanol:…………………………………………………….…..……10

Specifications

% Quaternary @ MW=357:……..…………………….……………79-82

Color (APHA):……………….…………………………….………..200 max

pH (10% aq):………………………………………………………..6.5-8.3

Physical Properties

Specific Gravity@25oC:……………………………………………0.940

Weight/Gallon@25oC:…………………………………………………..7.84

Flash Point (Setaflash, oF):…………………………………………..111

CAS#:………………………………………………………………..68424-85-1

Physical State: Clear, pale yellow to straw liquid with a mild odor. Congealing may occur during prolonged storage at low temperatures, revesible on warming with mixing.

Solubility: Freely soluble in water, lower alcohols, ketones and glycols

Compatibility: Compatible with inorganic deterent builders, organic chelates, nonionic surfactants and polar solvents. Forms ion pair with anionic soaps and surfactants.