Chlorhexidine digluconate, 20% (w/v) solution

Use

Disinfection

Applications

Due to its good solubility and easy handling, chlorhexidine digluconate is the form used predominantly in formulations. In the medical field chlorhexidine formulations are used in skin and hand disinfection, treatment of wounds, for sterilization of equipment, surfaces and textiles. (There is no damaging effect of the salts on glass or plastic compounds). In veterinary medicine chlorhexidine serves as disinfectant to sterilize e.g. surgeries and equipment.

• DMF/ Certificate
• US-Drug Master File (DMF): issued 1990 No. 8379
• Certificate of Suitability (CEP): issued 2001 No. R1-CEP 2001-343 Rev 01 (21th October 2008)
• BPD (Biocidal Products Directive)

Evonik Degussa GmbH had submitted the dossier for Chlorhexidine digluconate for three product types.

• Product Type 1: Human hygiene biocidal products
• Product Type 2: Private area and Health area disinfectants
• Product Type 3: Veterinary hygiene biocidal products

Manufacturing

Evonik Degussa GmbH has more than 20 year experience in the manufacturing of Chlorhexidine Digluconate in Germany.