Cosmetic ingredient

CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a salt formed from chlorhexidine and gluconic acid. This form combines chlorhexidine with the gluconic component, defining the specific identity of the ingredient in a formula.

Molecular structure of CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
18472-51-0
EC number
242-354-0
Molecular formula
C34H54Cl2N10O14
Molecular weight
897.8
Chemical name
D-Gluconic acid, compound with N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediamidine (2:1)
InChIKey
YZIYKJHYYHPJIB-UUPCJSQJSA-N

CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE: what it is

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a salt formed from chlorhexidine and gluconic acid. This form combines chlorhexidine with the gluconic component, defining the specific identity of the ingredient in a formula.

CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, Chlorhexidine Digluconate can serve antimicrobial, oral-care, and preservative functions. These classifications explain its presence in products where those roles are part of the formulation.

CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE: conditions and care

The use of Chlorhexidine Digluconate is subject to restriction V/42.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
V/42
Catalogue presence

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