Chlorhexidine digluconate - Duchefa

Chlorhexidine is a bisbiguanide antisep-tic and disinfectant that is bactericidal or bacteriostatic against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits mycobacteria, fungi and some viruses. Chlorhexidine is most active at a neutral or slightly acidic pH. It is used for disinfection of skin, clean instruments and hard surfaces in a concentration of 0.05 to 0.5% in water or 70% alcohol.

Storage condition

Store at room temperature

Miscible with water

Solved in H2O

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P231 Handle under inert gas

P273 Avoid release to the environment

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

P301 IF SWALLOWED:

P305 IF IN EYES:

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

P351 Rinse continuously with water for several minutes