Mesh term Benzalkonium Compounds
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Description
A mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium compounds. It is a bactericidal quaternary ammonium detergent used topically in medicaments, deodorants, mouthwashes, as a surgical antiseptic, and as a as preservative and emulsifier in drugs and cosmetics.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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