Chlorhexidine digluconate is a powerful anti-microbial agent |
Chlorhexidine digluconate is a powerful anti-microbial agent. It is notable for its effectiveness for killing a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (the two largest classes of bacteria). It is also an effective anti-fungal and anti-spore agent. Chlorhexidine digluconate is commonly used as an active ingredient in germicidal mouthwash, pet shampoo, surgical lubricants and wipes, and hand soap. Chlorhexidine digluconate is a non-solid, water-soluble anti-microbial agent composed of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, nitrogen and oxygen.In its most common commercially available form, chlorhexidine digluconate is provided as a 20 percent aqueous solution. Higher concentrations up to 50 percent are possible, although difficult to handle due to the compound's high viscosity. Lower concentrations around 0.5 percent are available for use as a hand sanitizer or contact lens solution. |
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