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Chlorhexidine Diacetate

Used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial, oral care and preservative. Chlorhexidine Diacetate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and acetic acid.

Allowed preservative

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V/42.

Annex V/42: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine)

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Chlorhexidine acetate chemical structure, C26H38Cl2N10O4, CAS 56-95-1
Chlorhexidine acetate
CAS 56-95-1C26H38Cl2N10O4
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Chlorhexidine acetate

IUPAC name: acetic acid, (1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chlorhexidine Diacetate used for in cosmetics?

Chlorhexidine Diacetate is used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial, oral care and preservative. Chlorhexidine Diacetate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and acetic acid.

Is Chlorhexidine Diacetate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Chlorhexidine Diacetate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/42 (allowed preservative). Annex V/42: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Chlorhexidine Diacetate?

Chlorhexidine Diacetate is listed with CAS number 56-95-1 and EC number 200-302-4.

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