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Hexamidine Diisethionate

SKU: APSWEB11-1
CAS: 659-40-5
Pack Size: 1 kg, 20kg
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Product Name: Hexamidine Diisethionate

INCI Name: HEXAMIDINE DIISETHIONATE

 

CAS Number 659-40-5
Chem/IUPAC Name: 2-Hydroxyethanesulphonic acid, compound with 4,4′-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboxamidine] (2:1)
EINECS/ELINCS No: 211-533-5
COSING REF No: 34260

Description Properties

Hexamidine diisethionate (HD-100) is a broad-spectrum water-soluble cationic antimicrobial agent effective against bacteria, mold, and yeast. It can be used as a multi-effect preservative and a skin sterilizing agent. Moreover, it is widely used in the cosmetic industry because of its prominent anti-acne, oil control, anti-irritation, and anti-dandruff effects. HD-100 is quite safe compared with other antibacterial agents. In particular, it has an outstanding skin and mucous membrane tolerance.

  • Strong antimicrobial and microbicidal activities.
  • Ideal for:
    • Oily skin with acne tendency
    • Seborrheic skin
    • Scalp care (pityriasis and dandruff)
    • Deodorizing products
  • Quite safe, featured with an outstanding skin and mucous membrane tolerance.

Specification

Item Value
Appearance White or yellowish crystalline powder
Assay 99% Min
pH 3.5-5.0
Loss on drying 0.3% Max

Applications

HD-100 is suitable for cosmetics and hygiene products, such as emulsion, facial mask, gel, lotion, spray, etc.

Recommended dosage:

  • Anti-acne products: 0.08-0.10%
  • Skin antibacterial agent: 0.10%
  • Antidandruff and antipruritic agent: 0.02-0.05%
  • Preservative: 0.01-0.10%

Packaging

N.W. 20kg HDPE drum with aluminum foil bags inside

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, ventilated place.

Shelf life

36 months

*These values indicate typical specification. They are not intended to be used as product specifications.

Material Suitability:

  • Human and Veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
  • Cosmetic Antimicrobial
  • Antifungal
  • Antibacterial
  • Preservative
  • Disinfectant

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