quaternary ammonium compounds definition
quaternary ammonium compounds means an organic nitrogen compound in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four alkyl groups (together a positively charged cation) and one anionic halogen acid radical. Such compounds include, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (CAS # 8045-22-5, 8001-54-5) and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (CAS # 7173-51-5); and
quaternary ammonium compounds. "quat" means an active ingredient used in disinfectants, which, chemically, is an organic nitrogen compound in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic cations and one anionic acid radical. Such compounds include, inter alia, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and didecyldimethylammonium chloride.