KnowraBenzalkonium chlorideLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Benzalkonium chloride, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 2Related 1Compared with 3Topical antibioticsCompared with: It can appear in skin products but is not a topical antibiotic.Quaternary ammonium compoundBroader topic: It is a widely used quaternary ammonium compound with antimicrobial activity.Hand sanitizerCompared with: It is a non-alcohol active ingredient in some hand sanitizers.DeodorantRelated: Some formulations use antimicrobial ingredients to limit odor-producing bacteria on the skin.TriclosanCompared with: It replaced triclosan in some consumer products but acts through different membrane-disrupting mechanisms.Quaternary ammonium cationBroader topic: Its cationic headgroup and hydrophobic chain exemplify a widely used quaternary ammonium disinfectant.