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Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution, 750 mL — NDC 63998-0764-02 package photo
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Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution, 750 mL — NDC 63998-764-02 (Billing 63998-0764-02)

by United Laboratories Inc. · 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 750 mL of Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution from United Laboratories Inc., marketed since Jan 2019 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 63998-0764-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63998-764-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains750 mL Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Product page 63998-0764-01 Also comes in: 59 ml 63998-764-01
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) 63998-764-02
Product NDC 63998-764
11-digit billing NDC 63998076402
RxCUI 1038799
UNII F5UM2KM3W7
Application # 505G(a)(3)
SPL Set ID 4f5ddead-1868-45c2-9657-762c9ca3a0e2
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-01-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1038799
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63998-764-02 — 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 → 63998-0764-02. 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 alcohol-free hand sanitizing foam applied to the skin. The active ingredient benzalkonium chloride is an antimicrobial agent typically used in over-the-counter sanitizing products to reduce bacteria and other microorganisms on the hands. As an OTC monograph drug, it is marketed under FDA guidelines that establish safety and effectiveness standards for this category of hand sanitizer products.

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.
Try another pack size: 59 ml
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
63998-0764-01 63998-764-01 Main listing 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-01-01 — Active
63998-0764-02 You're viewing this 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-01-01 — Active

You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 750 mL — 750 ml in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 63998-0764-01?
Both are Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 750 mL one, while NDC 63998-0764-01 is the 59 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
FoamFresh Alco-Free Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 11429-1001-00 Woodbine 1125 ml — — FDA listed —
Summit 377Alcohol Free Foam Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 23590-0600-10 R.L. 850 ml — — FDA listed —
Keystone .1 mg/100mL 47593-0359-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
DigiSan E 1 mg/mL 47593-0404-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Foodservice Foam Hand Sanitizer .1 mg/100mL 47593-0470-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — Discontinued —
Pure Force 1 mg/mL 47593-0504-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Swisher 1 mg/mL 47593-0576-30 Ecolab 207 ml — — FDA listed —
Clean Force 1 mg/mL 47593-0586-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
SSDC Foaming Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 47593-0662-70 Ecolab 1250 ml — — FDA listed —
Kay Foaming Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 47593-0670-59 Ecolab 1250 ml — — FDA listed —
SSDC Mystic Foaming Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 47593-0674-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Ecolab Foaming Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 47593-0677-59 Ecolab 1250 ml — — FDA listed —
MG FoamSan .1 g/100g 50241-0522-01 Morgan 3785 g — — FDA listed —
I.C. Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 59555-0401-11 R&R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 59555-0404-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer - Cucumber Mint Bliss 1 mg/mL 59555-0405-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer - Vanilla Sugar Bliss 1 mg/mL 59555-0406-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer - Island Tranquility 1 mg/mL 59555-0407-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer - Eucalyptus Tranquility 1 mg/mL 59555-0408-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
ForPro Professional Collection Alcohol-Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer - Whispering Rose 1 mg/mL 59555-0409-11 R 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
Simple Hygiene Alcohol Free Foam Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 60933-0018-01 FULLER 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 60933-0200-00 FULLER 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Sani-Foam Foaming Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 62767-0104-31 Multi-Clean 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Life is Simple Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 63148-0500-10 Apollo 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam 1 mg/mLthis 63998-0764-02 United 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Lite n Foamy Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer 1 g/1000g 64009-0222-82 Spartan 532 g — — FDA listed —
Lite nFoamy E3 Hand Sanitizer 1 g/L 64009-0334-05 Spartan 3.79 l — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 377 1 mg/mL 65585-0356-01 Whisk 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Sani-Sure AF 1 mg/mL 65585-0360-01 Whisk 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 377 Free 1 mg/mL 65585-0527-01 Whisk 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 377 Free 1 mg/mL 65585-0528-01 Whisk 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 377 1 mg/mL 65585-0529-01 Whisk 50 ml — — FDA listed —
MyTerra Hand Sanitizer Foam NA 1 mg/mL 70780-0151-13 PortionPac 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Sani Luxe Foaming Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Free 1 mg/mL 71489-0006-01 Celeste 237 ml — — FDA listed —
LOCKE TEDDY Foaming Hand Sanitizer .1 g/100mL 73928-0011-01 KINGKEY 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Servo Stat BAC 1 mg/mL 76378-0023-01 Enzyme 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hillyard Alcohol Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer .1 g/100mL 76402-0403-02 Hillyard 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Healthy Hands Foaming Hand Sanitizer .1 g/100g 77617-0001-02 Maintex 4 bottles — — FDA listed —
Servo Stat BAC 1 mg/mL 78041-0023-01 Fusion 3875 ml — — FDA listed —
Decon7 Antiseptic Foaming Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 78245-0201-01 Decon7 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Lavex Alcohol Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer 1 mg/mL 81551-0377-01 Clark 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Ecolab 1 mg/mL 47593-0581-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Algonquin HanClean Foam 1 mg/mL 65585-0530-01 Whisk 4000 ml — — FDA listed —
Swisher 1 mg/mL 47593-0592-41 Ecolab 750 ml — — FDA listed —
Lavex Foaming Antibacterial Hand 1 mg/mL 81551-0387-01 Clark 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Aterra7 Antibacterial Foaming Hand Fragrance Free 1 mg/mL 68306-0117-01 B4 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
PureForce 1 mg/mL 47593-0567-30 Ecolab 207 ml — — Discontinued —
Swisher TF 1 mg/mL 47593-0601-26 Ecolab 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Aire-Master Antibacterial Foam 1 mg/mL 65585-0523-01 Whisk 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
Foamy Blue 1 mg/mL 83188-0405-04 Pro 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Summit 367 Antibacterial Foam 1 mg/mL 23590-0200-10 R.L. 850 ml — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 387 1 mg/mL 65585-0531-01 Whisk 50 ml — — FDA listed —
WhiskCare 357 1 mg/mL 65585-0558-01 Whisk 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Foaming Antibacterial Hand 1 mg/mL 67502-0110-85 Intercon 850 ml — — FDA listed —
Laura Lynn Antibacterial Liquid Hand 1 mg/mL 62936-0150-03 Ingles 236 ml — — FDA listed —
Laura Lynn Foaming Fragrance and Dye Free Antibacterial Hand 1 mg/mL 62936-0120-02 Ingles 222 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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2019
On the market since
Jan 2019
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 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 UC9PE95IBP
    A synthetic compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the shelf life of liquid formulations like eye drops and topical solutions.
  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII 8AR51R3BL5
    A cleaning agent derived from coconut oil, used as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 3057VPT0KC
    A plant-based emulsifier derived from coconut oil and glycerin. It helps blend oil and water components together in formulations and improves texture and spreadability of topical products.
  • UNII A81MSI0FIC
    A quaternary ammonium compound derived from lauryl alcohol. It acts as an antimicrobial preservative and antistatic agent to help keep the product stable and prevent microbial growth during storage.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesWater, cetrimonium chloride, laurtrimonium chloride, dihydroxyethyl cocamine oxide, glycereth-17 cocoate, citric acid and fragrance.

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

LabelerUnited Laboratories Inc.
FDA application505G(a)(3) (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code63998
First marketedJan 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio3 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 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 14 words ▾

Uses For hand sanitizing to decrease bacteria on the skin. Recommended for repeated use.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 25 words ▾

Directions Pump a small amount of foam into palm of hand. Rub thoroughly over all surfaces of both hands. Rub hands together briskly until dry.

⚠️ Warnings 62 words ▾

Warnings For external use only When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops, or if condition persists for more than 72 hours. 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 0.1%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 16 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Water, cetrimonium chloride, laurtrimonium chloride, dihydroxyethyl cocamine oxide, glycereth-17 cocoate, citric acid and fragrance.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Antimicrobial

📄 When Using This Product 17 words ▾

When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 20 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops, or if condition persists for more than 72 hours.

📄 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.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 52 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 Ounce Bottle Label UNITED LABORATORIES United 764 MICROMOUSSE Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Foam 2 FLUID OUNCES Eliminates 99.99% of common disease-causing germs. Made in USA 1018 UNITED LABORATORIES, INC. 320 37th Avenue • St. Charles, IL 60174 1-800-323-2594 • www.unitedlabsinc.com PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 Ounce Bottle Label

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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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 United Laboratories Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 59 ml (63998-0764-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
United Laboratories Inc. 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.
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