Benzalkonium Chloride is manufactured using high purity tertiary amines with various alkyl chain lengths (C12 to C18). It is active against the most common micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, algae and enveloped viruses. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals as active antiseptic ingredient or as a preservative excipient. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech produces Benzalkonium Chloride in accordance with cGMP ICH Q7 guidelines for API, the highest available quality standard.