Preservatives & Biocides
REACH
Chlorhexidine acetate
CAS Number
56-95-1
EC Number
200-302-4
What is Chlorhexidine acetate?
Chlorhexidine acetate (CAS 56-95-1), also known as chlorhexidine diacetate and sold under the trade name Hibitane diacetate, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial salt.
Where is Chlorhexidine acetate used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: topical antiseptic solutions, wound care products and surgical scrubs
- Personal care: preservative and active biocide in mouthwashes, skin cleansers and intimate hygiene products
- Water treatment: biocide controlling microbial growth
- Ophthalmic preparations and contact lens solutions: preservative with low irritation potential
- Technical-grade material serves industrial biocide applications and process water treatment.
Good to know: Also marketed as Hibitane diacetate. Pharmaceutical-grade specifications include BP and Ph. Eur.
Other Names (Synonyms)
Chlorhexidine diacetate|Hibitane diacetate|Chlorohexidine diacetate|10,040 Diacetate|Chlorhexidini diacetas|5908ZUF22Y|Biguanide, 1,1′-hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)-, diacetate
What are the physical properties of Chlorhexidine acetate?
Melting Point 154-155 °C
Appearance White or almost white, microcrystalline powder
Color White to Almost white
Form neat
Water Solubility 1.9 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Log P 4.931 (est)
How is Chlorhexidine acetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS06· Toxic GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS05· Corrosive GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Chlorhexidine acetate?
HS Code 2925294500
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3