MANUFACTURING CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Chlorhexidine (CHX)[2] (commonly known by the salt forms Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a disinfectant and antiseptic agent. It is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments.[3] It may be used both to disinfect the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers.[4] It is also used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast infections of the mouth, and to keep urinary catheters from blocking.[4] It is used as a liquid or powder.[

Chlorhexidine is used in following applications

  • 1. Disinfectants (disinfection of the skin and hands)
  • 2. cosmetics (additive to creams, toothpaste, deodorants, and antiperspirants)
  • 3. pharmaceutical products (preservative in eye drops, active substance in wound dressings and antiseptic mouthwashes).

MANUFACTURING CHLORHEXIDINE BASE

APPLICATIONS OF CHLORHEXIDINE BASE

CHLORHEXIDINE BASE FOR ANTISEPTICS AND DISINFECTANTS

Chlorhexidine is used in following applications.

  • 1. Disinfectants (disinfection of the skin and hands)
  • 2. cosmetics (additive to creams, toothpaste, deodorants, and antiperspirants)
  • 3. pharmaceutical products (preservative in eye drops, active substance in wound dressings and antiseptic mouthwashes).

CAS No.

55-56-1

Chemical Name:

Chlorhexidine

Synonyms

chlorhexidine gluconate; chlorhexidine base

CB Number:

CB4732251

Molecular Formula:

C22H30Cl2N10

Formula Weight:

505.45

MOL File:

55-56-1.mol