Chlorhexidine diacetate

Description

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent, used primarily as a topical antiseptic/disinfectant in wound healing, at catheterization sites, in various dental applications and in surgical scrubs. It has been used to study the inactivation of HIV and the immobilization of sperm. It is used to study effective skin antisepsis and disinfection of medical devices as well as the effects of antimicrobials on dental plaque. Chlorhexidine diacetate has been used in research on gingivitis and plaque control. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, some fungi and some viruses, and an agent for the prevention of gingivitis. Commercial ophthalmic products have used this agent to replace thimerosal as a preservative; however, it can cause skin irritation.