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Benzalkonium chloride (BKC) is a disinfectant and antiseptic with many uses, including:

• Preservative: BKC is used as a preservative in many products, including eye drops, nasal sprays, and ointments. 
• Antimicrobial: BKC is used to prevent and treat infections, and is an active ingredient in many antiseptic products. 
• Disinfectant: BKC is used to disinfect surfaces, hands, and medical devices. 
• Wound care: BKC is used to clean wounds and treat minor wounds. 
• Cold sore care: BKC can be used to treat cold sores. 
• Cosmetics: BKC is an ingredient in many over-the-counter cosmetics and hand sanitizers. 
• Water treatment: BKC is used in water treatment chemicals. 
• Food processing: BKC is used to disinfect surfaces in food processing facilities. 
• Agriculture: BKC is used to disinfect surfaces in agricultural settings.