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Product Name: Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride
Identification
Synonyms N,N'''-1,6-hexanediylbis[N'-cyano-, polymer with 1,6-hexanediamine, hydrochloride; PHMB
Molecular Formula (C10H18N8.C6H16N2)x.xHCl
CAS Number 27083-27-8/32289-58-0
Properties
Appearance colorless to yellowish liquid
Solubility totally soluble in water
Stability stable under ordinary conditions
Specification
Application
PHMB is used as a sanitizer or preservative to kill bacteria.
As a sanitizer, PHMB is used to preserve wet wipes; to control odor in textiles; to prevent microbial contamination in wound irrigation and sterile dressings; to disinfect medical/dental utensil and trays, farm equipment, animal drinking water, and hard surfaces for food handling institutions and hospitals; and to deodorize vacuums and toilets. PHMB is used in antimicrobial hand washes and rubs and air filter treatments as an alternative to ozone. PHMB is also used as an active ingredient for recreational water treatment, as a chlorine-free polymeric sanitizer, which is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms.
As a preservative, PHMB is used in cosmetics, personal care products, fabric softeners, contact lens solutions, hand washes, and more.
It is also widely used in evironmental disinfection including hospitals, schools, hotels, and public places
Packing and Storage
Packing: In 200kgs or 25kgs plastic drum
Storage: Keep tightly closed.
Identification
Synonyms N,N'''-1,6-hexanediylbis[N'-cyano-, polymer with 1,6-hexanediamine, hydrochloride; PHMB
Molecular Formula (C10H18N8.C6H16N2)x.xHCl
CAS Number 27083-27-8/32289-58-0
Properties
Appearance colorless to yellowish liquid
Solubility totally soluble in water
Stability stable under ordinary conditions
Specification
Item | Specification |
Appearance | Colorless to yellowish liquid |
pH (1% solution) | 4.0-4.5 |
Density (@20ºC) | 1.039-1.046 |
Absorbance E 1%/1cm (by 237nm) | 400min |
Ratio of absorbance (237nm/222nm) | 1.2-1.6 |
Assay | 19%~21% min |
Application
PHMB is used as a sanitizer or preservative to kill bacteria.
As a sanitizer, PHMB is used to preserve wet wipes; to control odor in textiles; to prevent microbial contamination in wound irrigation and sterile dressings; to disinfect medical/dental utensil and trays, farm equipment, animal drinking water, and hard surfaces for food handling institutions and hospitals; and to deodorize vacuums and toilets. PHMB is used in antimicrobial hand washes and rubs and air filter treatments as an alternative to ozone. PHMB is also used as an active ingredient for recreational water treatment, as a chlorine-free polymeric sanitizer, which is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms.
As a preservative, PHMB is used in cosmetics, personal care products, fabric softeners, contact lens solutions, hand washes, and more.
It is also widely used in evironmental disinfection including hospitals, schools, hotels, and public places
Packing and Storage
Packing: In 200kgs or 25kgs plastic drum
Storage: Keep tightly closed.