Chlorhexidine Diacetate
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 56-95-1
EINECS / EC 200-302-4
CosIng Ref 32658
Chemical Name acetic acid;(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine
IUPAC Name —
Formula C26H38Cl2N10O4
Mol. Weight 625.5 g/mol
SMILES CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.C1=CC(=CC=C1NC(=NC(=NCCCCCCN=C(N)N=C(N)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)N)N)Cl
InChIKey WDRFFJWBUDTUCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Preservative
Secondary Functions ORAL CARE; PRESERVATIVE
Origin Synthetic
Category Preservatives
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 0.3%
Max Rinse-off 0.3%
Restrictions 0.3% as chlorhexidine
Conditions of Use Max 0.3% chlorhexidine equivalent. Oral care: max 0.2%.
Safety Profile
2 / 10
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