Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. 1  1. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Quaternary ammonium cations, also known as quaternary ammonium salts, quaternary ammonium compounds or Quats, are salts of quaternary ammonium cations with an anion. General structure and examples of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) The quaternary ammonium compounds contain a hydrophobic has an oily character and thus it repels water. 2  When absorbed on surfaces this oily group extends outwards from the surface as illustrated below: 2.
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What is a vaginal yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. Although they can bother you a lot, they are not usually serious. And treatment is simple. What causes a vaginal yeast infection? Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms-like the yeast-under control.