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Chlorhexidine

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[Flash Point]

312
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

36/37/38 51/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 36/37 60 61
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Irritant. Dangerous for the environment. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Photosensitizer.
[Poison Class]

4
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

134 - 136
[Boiling Point]

592
[Vapor Pressure]

6E-14 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

2.27 (pKb)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

88.3 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Analytical standard for pharmaceuticals.
[Product Name]

Hexamethylenebis(5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide)
[Synonyms]

1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide]
1,6-Bis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanidino]hexane
1,6-Di(N-p-chlorophenylbiguanidino)hexane
Bis(p-chlorophenyldiguanido)hexane
Chlorohex
Nolvasan
[CAS]

"CASEN_55-56-1.htm">55-56-1
[Formula]

C22H30Cl2N10
[Molecular Weight]

505.45
[EINECS]

200-238-7
[RTECS]

DU1925000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

12,2140
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2826432
[Beilstein Reference]

4-12-00-01201
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas.