EU - Alkyl (C12-16) Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride is Now an Approved Biocide

Business description

​Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 establishes a list of existing active substances to be evaluted for their possible approval for use in biocidal products. Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride is one of the existing substances in the list which has been evaluated for use in the following biocidal products:

- Product-type 3, veterinary hygiene biocidal products
- Product-type 4, food and feed area disinfectants

After the evaluation and assessment, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) concluded that it is appropriate to approve alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride​ ​as an active substance for use in the above product-types subject to compliance with certain specifications and conditions. For more information, please refer to the Implementing Regulation.

Date of approval: November 1, 2022

Expiry date of approval: October 31, 2032​​

Countries:
01 European Union
Technical aspects:
Chemical
Business fields:
P.01 Softlines
Regions:
Europe

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