Silane quats information

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Silane-Quats are a class of antimicrobials developed by Dow Corning and first patented in the United States of America in February 1971 (U.S. Patent Number 3560385).  Subsequent patents were filed in the 1970s by Dow Corning for utilizing its silane-quat as an effective antimicrobial.  In doing so, Dow Corning had invented a durable, non-leaching, persistent, surface bonding antimicrobial effective against a wide range of unicellular microorganisms on a variety of surfaces.  

There are at least 4 private companies in the United States who are the primary manufacturers of Silane-Quats, which are widely known by various names such as QUAT-SILANE, SIQUATS, SIQAC’s, ORGANOSILANE and SILQUATS. Synthesis is typically conducted in a methanol, however, there are water-synthesized formulations which range in stability depending on the dilution process and/or the presence of stabilizers and additives.