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
>98
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2011-06-29
Product name
chlorhexidine
Product name
chlorhexidine
Identification on the label/Trade name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.(contains chlorhexidine)
Product Synonyms
C22-H30-Cl2-N10, "biguanide, 1, 1" -hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)-", 1-6-bis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanido]hexane, "1, 6-bis(p-chlorophenyldiguanido)hexane", "1, 6-di(4" -chlorophenyldiguanido)hexane", "1, 1" -hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)]biguanide", Hibitane, Nolvasan, Rotersept, Sterido, disinfectant, "misspelling chlorhexadine"
CAS No.
55-56-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A disinfectant effective against a wide range of vegetative Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; ineffective against acid-fast bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi and viruses
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44 8701906777, +61 2 9841 0500
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ausmail@sial.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazardous Ingredients
DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability: 1 Toxicity: 2 Body Contact: 3 Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Reactivity: 1 Moderate=2 High=3 Chronic: 2 Extreme=4 POISONS SCHEDULE S7 RISK SAFETY ■ Irritating to respiratory system and skin. • Do not breathe dust. ■ Risk of serious damage to eyes. • Avoid contact with skin. ■ May cause SENSITISATION by skin • Do not empty into drains. contact. • To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water and ■ Very toxic to aquatic organisms. detergent. ■ Ingestion may produce health damage*. • This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. ■ Cumulative effects may result following • If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show exposure*. this container or label). ■ Possible respiratory sensitiser*. • Use appropriate container to avoid environment contamination. • Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ safety data sheets. * (limited evidence). • This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
