What are the primary uses of Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride?

DDAC Disinfection and Sterilization Applications (Core Uses)

Public Spaces / Healthcare Settings: Disinfects floors, walls, and equipment surfaces (e.g., hospitals, schools, hotels), eliminating bacterial vegetative cells, fungi, and viruses (including COVID-19 and influenza viruses).

Water Treatment:

Serves as a bactericide and algicide for industrial circulating water, swimming pool water, and drinking water pretreatment, inhibiting microbial slime formation.

Agriculture / Aquaculture:

Used for fruit and vegetable preservation disinfection, and aquatic farming water disinfection (applied at low concentrations to avoid harming aquatic life).

Industrial and Personal Care Applications

Personal Care Products: Acts as an antistatic agent and softener in shampoos, conditioners, laundry detergents, etc., enhancing product texture and feel.

Textiles / Pulp & Paper: Provides antimicrobial finishing for textiles and mold-resistant treatment for paper, extending product shelf life.

Emulsifiers: Used in industrial processes such as asphalt emulsification and paint dispersion to improve system stability.