Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
55-56-1
Name of the chemical
N,N″-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediamidine and its digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2020-10-07
Product name
Chlorhexidine
Substance name
Chlorhexidine
Product Synonyms
Bis(5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanidinio)hexane
CAS No.
55-56-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
other biochemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
not for food or drug use, for laboratory use only
Emergency telephone
+1 858 716 30 31
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Company Information
company name
BIOSYNTH International, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customerservice@biosynth-carbosynth.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H334, H335, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixturet
Physical hazards
not classified
Health hazards
sensitisation (Category 1) serious irritation (Category 2) (single exposure), STOT SE3
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
2.2 Label elements
Regulatory List EC1272/08
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 exclamation mark GHS08 GHS09
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathingdifficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove casualty to fresh air and keepat rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Remove contact lenses, if possible
2.3 Other hazards
Caution! To the best of our knowledge the toxicological properties of this material have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards not classified Health Hazards sensitisation (Category 1) serious irritation (Category 2) (single exposure), STOT SE3 Enviromental Hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
