Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Impurity Profile
Impurities: Not more than 2.5%
Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
Assay
(Dried Basis): Not less than 98.0%
Loss on Drying
Not more than 3.5%
Sulfated Ash
Not more than 0.15%
56-95-1
C22H30Cl2N10•2C2H4O2
625.55
Chlorhexidine diacetate is a cationic molecule which interacts with and alters the negatively charged bacterial cell wall. This interaction leads to leakage of cellular components at low concentrations and cellular lysis at higher concentrations.
≤30°C
Chlorhexidine diacetate has a broad spectrum of activity and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as yeasts and some viruses.
White or almost white crystalline powder
Impurities: Not more than 2.5%
Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
(Dried Basis): Not less than 98.0%
Not more than 3.5%
Not more than 0.15%