Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (CAS 3697-42-5), also known as chlorhexidine hydrochloride, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial active.

Where is Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: antiseptic wound washes, surgical scrubs, mucous membrane disinfectants
• Personal care: antibacterial hand washes, medicated shampoos, oral rinse concentrates
• Preservative active in topical formulations
• Industrial water treatment: biocide controlling microbial growth in cooling systems and process water
• It delivers bactericidal and fungicidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Good to know: A water-soluble salt form, often preferred over the diacetate or digluconate versions. Standard grades include pharmaceutical-grade material conforming to BP and Ph. Eur. specifications; technical grade is also available for industrial and water treatment end uses.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging in kilogram quantities up to bulk drum supply