General Information
Revision date
2025-11-19
Product name
Chlorhexidine (acetate hydrate)
Product Synonyms
N,N""-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, diacetate, hydrateCHX
CAS No.
206986-79-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H319, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects d ~ GHS07 Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Contd. from page 1)
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS06 GHS07 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection / face protection. P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. d ~ GHS07 Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. (Contd. from page 1)
