| Agent Name |
Alexidine |
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| CAS Number |
22573-93-9 |
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| Formula |
C26-H56-N10 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
1,1'-Hexamethylenebis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)biguanide); 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N'-bis(2-; ethylhexyl)-3,12-diimino-; Alexidina [INN-Spanish]; Alexidinum [INN-Latin]; Compound 904; Win 21,904; Win 21-904; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
Available as alexidine dihydrochloride, a solid; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an antimicrobial agent; [Merck Index] Used for skin and mucous membrane disinfection; [Reference #1] |
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| Comments |
Alexidine dihydrochloride is a skin and eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [MSDSonline] |
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| Reference Link |
Disinfectants in consumer products |
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