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First Aid Antiseptic Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/100mL Spray, 59 mL — NDC 59898-0401-10 package photo
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First Aid Antiseptic Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/100mL Spray, 59 mL — NDC 59898-401-10 (Billing 59898-0401-10)

by Water-Jel Technologies · 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY

This is a package of 59 mL of First Aid Antiseptic Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/100mL Spray from Water-Jel Technologies, marketed since May 2010 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 59898-0401-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59898-401-10 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Benzalkonium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 8, 2026 — CGMP Deviations: product manufactured in the same facility under the same conditions as the product found to be contaminated (Blaine Labs Inc) · FDA recall D-0693-2026
Class II · Apr 8, 2026 — CGMP Deviations; product manufactured in the same facility under the same conditions as the product found to be contaminated (Blaine Labs Inc) · FDA recall D-0699-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0375-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0369-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0365-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0374-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59898-401-10
Product NDC 59898-401
11-digit billing NDC 59898040110
RxCUI 1039012
UNII F5UM2KM3W7
UPC 0743537500000
Application # M003
SPL Set ID 2b3cb958-c0c4-47fd-8338-7c7821135f2b
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2010-05-22
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1039012
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59898-401-10 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 59898-0401-10. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Quaternary ammonium compounds class.

Drug family (ATC) Quaternary ammonium compounds, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives, Antiseptics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter topical spray antiseptic containing benzalkonium chloride 0.13 percent. Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound typically used as an antimicrobial agent in first aid products to help reduce bacteria on the skin. The spray form allows application to minor cuts, scrapes, and wounds. This product is marketed under FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for antiseptic skin cleansers rather than as an individually approved drug application.

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
59898-0401-10 You're viewing this Main listing 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY 2010-05-22 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Wound Wash Antiseptic Saline with Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 mg/mL 13709-0235-11 NeilMed 75 ml — — FDA listed —
X3 Clean 1.3 mg/mL 26550-0002-10 X3 8 ml — — FDA listed —
Lightning X Antiseptic 1.3 mg/100mL 43473-0303-01 Nantong 59.1 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 47682-0245-02 Unifirst 0591 l — — FDA listed —
Medi-First Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 47682-0254-02 Unifirst 0591 l — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 47682-0316-02 Unifirst 0591 l — — FDA listed —
Green Guard Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 47682-0317-02 Unifirst 0591 l — — FDA listed —
Green Guard Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 47682-0333-02 Unifirst 0591 l — — FDA listed —
American Red Cross Antiseptic Cleansing 1.3 mg/mL 51628-0035-01 MY 177 ml — — FDA listed —
American Red Cross Antiseptic Cleansing .13 g/100mL 51628-4440-01 MY 177 ml — — FDA listed —
GenRx Hand Sanitizing 1.3 mg/mL 59088-0315-16 PureTek 237 ml — — FDA listed —
DiaSinc 1.3 mg/mL 59088-0596-16 PureTek 237 ml — — FDA listed —
First Aid Antiseptic .13 g/100mLthis 59898-0401-10 Water-Jel 59 ml — — FDA listed —
X3 Clean Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 66902-0038-02 Natural 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Zoono Wound Cleanser .13 g/100mL 69221-0204-01 Zoono 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 69396-0153-02 Trifecta 0591 l — — FDA listed —
TOUCH Sanitizing Germ Block, Unscented, 1oz (28.35g) .13 g/100g 69744-0201-01 Relevo, 43 g — — FDA listed —
TOUCH Sanitizing Germ Block, Mint Green Tea Aloe, 1oz (28.35g) .13 g/100g 69744-0202-01 Relevo, 43 g — — FDA listed —
TOUCH Sanitizing Germ Block, Tropical Breeze, 1oz (28.35g) .13 g/100g 69744-0203-01 Relevo, 43 g — — FDA listed —
TOUCH Sanitizing Germ Block, Ocean Mist, 1oz (28.35g) .13 g/100g 69744-0204-01 Relevo, 43 g — — FDA listed —
ECOLAB Antiseptic 1.3 g/L 71338-0122-02 ECOLAB 059 l — — FDA listed —
My-Shield Hand Sanitizer .13 g/100mL 71884-0012-00 Enviro 10 ml — — FDA listed —
Germfree24 Hand Sanitizer .13 g/100mL 71884-0016-01 Enviro 10 ml — — FDA listed —
FIRST SHIELD First Aid Antiseptic .13 g/100mL 72976-0003-01 Ever 60 ml — — FDA listed —
American Red Cross Antiseptic Cleansing .13 g/100mL 75742-0037-01 Zhejiang 177 ml — — FDA listed —
MEDI-FIRST First Aid Antiseptic 1.3 mg/mL 78495-0122-01 Ultra 59.1 ml — — FDA listed —
Snugell .13 g/100mL 80671-0005-33 QUANZHOU 473 ml — — Discontinued —
Xtra .13 g/100mL 51628-4439-01 MY 399 ml — — FDA listed —
Xtra .13 g/100mL 84987-0001-01 Zhejiang 399 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2010
On the market since
May 2010
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
16 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII H5RIZ3MPW4
    A chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage and use.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII VM7F0B23ZI
    Hypromellose 2208 is a plant-derived thickening agent that forms a protective coating on tablets and capsules. It slows down how quickly the medicine dissolves, controlling drug release into your body.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 7JPC6Y25QS
    A synthetic nonionic surfactant, a type of cleaning agent used in pharmaceutical formulations. It functions as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping mix water and oil-based ingredients and improving how the medicine dissolves and spreads in the body.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII 9O3K93S3TK
    Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesdiazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, glycerin, hypromellose, methylparaben, octoxynol-9, propylene glycol, propylparaben, triethanolamine, water

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerWater-Jel Technologies
FDA applicationM003 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code59898
First marketedMay 2010
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio18 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 13 words ▾

Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 32 words ▾

Directions clean the affected area spray a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first

⚠️ Warnings 78 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse Keep out of the reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

Inactive ingredients diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, glycerin, hypromellose, methylparaben, octoxynol-9, propylene glycol, propylparaben, triethanolamine, water

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose First aid antiseptic

📄 Do Not Use 23 words ▾

Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 17 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 13 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

Keep out of the reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 18 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-800-275-3433 [email protected] www.waterjel.com Manufactered by Water-Jel Technologies, Inc., 50 Broad Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072, USA

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 4 words ▾

Principal Display Panel AS2

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for First Aid Antiseptic (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Drug Hypersensitivity259
Condition Aggravated201
Arthralgia195
Rash192
Treatment Failure192
Nausea191
Pain188

Age at onset

Neonate9
Infant6
Child7
Adolescent6
Adult226
Elderly106

Reporter sex

1,805 reports
Male · 34%
Female · 66%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization715
Death318
Life-threatening298
Disabling214
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 246 77
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Water-Jel Technologies. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Water-Jel Technologies is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 59898-0201-10 · Water-Jel 59898-0402-10 · Water-Jel →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.