Chlorhexidine Diacetate CAS 56-95-1

Chlorhexidine Diacetate, also known as chlorhexidine acetate, is an organic substance. White or almost white crystalline powder, odorless, bitter taste. Aqueous solution is used to treat mycotic vaginitis and cervical erosion of drugs, has the effect of sterilization.

Chlorhexidine acetate is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It has a strong broad-spectrum bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect, and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Used for hand, instrument, wound and skin disinfection. A highly effective and safe antibacterial disinfectant for external use, which can kill Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. It is a cationic surface active preservative and has the characteristics of wide antibacterial spectrum and strong antibacterial action. The mechanism of action is to change the permeability of bacterial cell membrane. But it has no effect on spore, virus and acid-fast bacteria.

Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used as a topical antiseptic and in dental practice for the treatment of inflammatory dental conditions caused by microorganisms. It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today.

Chlorhexidine Diacetate is a disinfectant and antiseptic used to disinfect skin prior to surgery and to sterilize instruments used prior to surgery. Also found in personal care products for its antiseptic properties.