Technical Data Sheet

Arquad MC 210

GUIDELINE FORMULATION ON ARQUAD MC 210 FOR SURFACE DISINFECTION

Quaternary ammonium salts are widely used in formulations for the control of bacteria, fungi
and algae. This Technical Data Sheet gives information on a guideline formulation based on
one of Akzo Nobel’s main products in disinfection called Arquad MC 210. Typical data,
properties and data on biocidal activity are shown on the next pages.

PRODUCT

Arquad MC 210, 5ª generation of biocide quat.

Akzo Nobel produces an extensive range of fatty amine derivatives with antimicrobial
properties. The outstanding features of quaternary ammonium compounds as disinfectant are
high efficacy against a broad spectrum of micro-organisms and relatively low toxicity when
used at recommended use level. The formulations based on Arquad MC 210 can be
manufactured colourless and odourless and are very stable at a wide pH range. Quaternary
ammonium compounds (QAC) are available in an extensive range of commercial products.
One of the most important QAC suitable for use in formulations for microbiological control is
Arquad MC 210. An extensive research program was undertaken to develop a formulation
with optimal performance around this active ingredient.
It is well known that organic soiling on surfaces to be disinfected may protect organisms and
interact with biocidal agents. Our formulation has been designed for step 2 of a two-stage
process of first cleaning and then disinfecting. The recommended guideline formulation gives
optimal wetting of the surface to achieve intimate contact between the biocide and the micro-
organisms to be controlled.

SPECIFICATION

Control Unit Specification

Min. Max.
Active (MW=355,5 g/mol) % 79,0 81,0
Gardner Colour --- 1,0
pH (sol 10% in water) 6,0 9,0

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Disinfectant Effect of the Arquad MC 210 Formulation
1-) Formula Ready to Use:
0,2% Arquad MC 210
0,1% Aromox MCD-W
Fragrance
Water

Microbiological performance approved against:

Salmonella choleraesuis (ATCC 10708), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Escherichia coli
(ATCC 11229), Vibrio cholerae (ATCC 9458), Pseudomonas Aeruginosas (ATCC 15442).

2-) European procedure

BS EN 1276: 1997. Chemcal disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative suspension test for the
evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food,
industrial, and institutional areas – Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1)

Formula:
0,03% Arquad MC 210
Water

Microbiological performance approved against:

Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229), Pseudomonas
Aeruginosas (ATCC 15442), Enterococcus hirae (ATCC 10541), Escherichia coli (ATCC
10536).

3-) Following challenge test procedure

Pharmacopeia USP 30 NF 25 (2006).

Formula:
Arquad MC 210 : 0,05%
Water

Microbiological performance approved against:

Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Pseudomonas aeruginosas (ATCC 9027), Escherichia
coli (ATCC 8739), Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Apergillus niger (ATCC 16404)