Denatonium Benzoate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Denatonium
Denatonium benzoate supplier for industrial and formulation buyers in Malaysia. It is the bittering agent, or aversive agent, used where a product must taste unpleasant enough to be rejected immediately, and it works at parts-per-million levels.
Supply covers white crystalline powder and dilute solutions prepared in water, alcohol or glycol for easier dosing. Powder suits bulk users and dry compounds, while a stated dilution is usually simpler to meter into a liquid system.
Denatonium benzoate is used in the denaturing of ethanol and industrial alcohol, in antifreeze and coolant, in household and garden chemicals as an accidental-ingestion deterrent, in nail-care preparations, and in cable compounds and coatings intended to deter chewing. Use levels are set by the formulation, so the page does not publish a dosing figure.
Send the required form, dilution, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- technical, powder, solution
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder, or a dilute solution according to grade
Denatonium Benzoate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denatonium benzoate powder | white crystalline powder | confirmed against the quoted grade | Bulk supply for formulators who prepare their own dilutions, and for dry blends and compounds where added solvent is not wanted. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Denatonium benzoate aqueous or alcoholic solution | dilute clear liquid | dilution stated on the offer | Easier and more accurate dosing into liquid systems than weighing a very small charge of powder. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Denatonium benzoate glycol solution | dilute liquid in glycol | dilution stated on the offer | Glycol-based systems such as coolant and antifreeze formulations where a compatible carrier is preferred. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy denatonium benzoate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for denatonium benzoate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder, or a dilute solution according to grade | — |
| Chemical type | quaternary ammonium salt, the benzoate salt of the denatonium cation | — |
| Function | aversive bitterant, effective at parts-per-million levels | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water, alcohol and glycol at the concentrations used for dosing solutions | — |
| Assay | confirmed against the quoted grade and its accompanying documentation | — |
Denatonium Benzoate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from foodstuffs and feed materials. Handle powder grades to avoid dust and cross-contamination, because the taste carries over at very low levels. Follow the safety information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about denatonium benzoate
What is denatonium benzoate used for?
It is a bitterant, also described as an aversive agent, added at very low levels so a product tastes unbearably bitter. Common uses are alcohol denaturing, antifreeze and coolant, household and garden chemicals, nail-care preparations and anti-chew coatings and compounds.
Should I order powder or a dilute solution?
Powder suits bulk users who prepare their own dilutions and dry compounds. A dilute solution is easier to dose accurately into a liquid system, and glycol solutions suit coolant and antifreeze work. State the system and the batch size so the suitable form can be quoted.
Is denatonium benzoate the same as sodium benzoate?
No. Sodium benzoate is a preservative and benzoic acid is its parent acid. Denatonium benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt used for bitterness, and it does not substitute for either. Order each of these materials by name.
How much denatonium benzoate does a formulation need?
Use levels are set by the formulation and are typically in the parts-per-million range, so this page does not publish a dosing figure. Establish the level in your own trials or against the specification you are formulating to.
Is denatonium saccharide an alternative?
Denatonium saccharide is a different salt with its own specification and is not covered by this page. Tell us which salt the formulation calls for so the right material is quoted.
What details are needed for a price enquiry?
Provide the form, the dilution if a solution is required, the application, quantity and delivery location, plus any documents you need with the shipment, so the quotation covers the full requirement.