is benzalkonium chloride antifungal
The objectives of this research were to evaluate in vitro effectiveness of the biocide benzalkonium chloride (BAC) and selected essential oils (EOs) as antifungal agents against fungi isolated from cultural heritage.n aqueous solution of the biocide benzalkonium chloride (BAC) (50% (vol/vol)) was obtained from the Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments in Serbia. Prior to experiment biocide was diluted in sterile distilled water to make a stock solution of final concentration 10% (vol/vol).