Background: Alkyl ester quaternary ammonium compounds (ester quats) are used extensively in fabric rinse conditioners. It is important to document in the literature the outcome of historical ...

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The vast majority of people have never heard of quaternary ammonium compounds. The term doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, and so they are often referred to, quite simply, as QACs. QACs are one of ...

But widespread use of disinfectants and heavy-duty cleaners has also ushered in new research on “quats” — which stands for quaternary ammonium compounds (sometimes called QACs). Quats are a ...