This study verified the factors affecting antifungal efficacy of sanitizers against ochratoxin A-producing fungi. The fungi Penicillium nordicum, verrucosum, and Aspergillus westerdijkiae were exposed to three at concentrations: peracetic acid (0.3, 0.6, 1%), benzalkonium chloride 1.2, 2%), sodium hypochlorite (0.5, 0.75, 1%) exposure times (10, 15, 20 min), temperatures 25, 40 °C), with presen...

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a chlorine-based chemical compound with proven antimicrobial properties against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, depending on the length of alkyl chain. It can be used as biocide, cationic surfactant, phase transfer agent. The aim this study was to investigate effectiveness commercial cleaning agents for sanitary areas Bis duo Active (BDA) BAC an active in working co...

Studying the interaction of pharmaceutical ionic liquids with human serum albumin (HSA) can help investigating whether or not ionic liquid formation can enhance pharmacological profile of the discrete ingredients. In this respect, in the present work, the interactions of Benzalkonium Ibuprofenate, as a well-known active pharmaceutical ionic liquid, Benzalkonium Chloride, and also Sodium Ibuprof...