Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
32289-58-0
Name of the chemical
Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide)hydrochloride
Concentration
20%
General Information
Revision date
2025-11-17
Product name
PHMB HCl - 20% aqueous solution
Substance name
PHMB HCl - 20% aqueous solution
Product Synonyms
Prontosan; BG 1; Lavasept; Polyhexanide; Lavasorb; Prontoderm; Polihexanide; Mediscrub; Cosmocil; PHMB; Polyhexamethylene biguanide
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
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BIOSYNTH International, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
orders@biosynth.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H318, H330, H351, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
not classified Health Hazards Acute toxicity inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin sensitiser (Category 1), H317 Eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), H302 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1), H372
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410
2.2 Label elements
Regulatory List EC1272/08 Regulation (EC) 2020/878 (GHS/CLP)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 corrosion GHS06 skull and crossbones GHS08 GHS09
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. 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 P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations.
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 Acute toxicity inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin sensitiser (Category 1), H317 Eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), H302 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Enviromental Hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410
