Chlorhexidine (20%) Formulation

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Revision date : 2025-04-14

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GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 4

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

>=20-<25

General Information

Version

3.0

Revision date

2025-04-14

Product name

Chlorhexidine (20%) Formulation

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Veterinary product

Emergency telephone

+1-908-423-6000

Icons in SDS

GHS08 GHS09

Company Information

company name

MSD

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

EHSDATASTEWARD@msd.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H320, H373, H411

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H320

Causes eye irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989 Classification Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1 GHS Classification Serious eye damage/eye irri- tation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 2 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 2 hazard

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H320 Causes eye irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264+P265 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. P337 + P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. P391 Collect spillage.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1. GHS Classification Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 2B tation Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 2 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 2 hazard

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