Hyamine 3500-80% is a blend of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides. When used as an active ingredient in FIFRA1 registered formulations such as hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and/or certain types of water treatment formulations, this product has been found to provide superior biocidal action against a broad spectrum of microbial organisms such as: bacteria, fungi, viruses and algae. This “first” generation quaternary ammonium compound delivers potent germicidal action.