Description

Poly(Hexamethylenebiguanide) is a polymeric biguanide compound widely recognized for its potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. This chemical is a critical component in formulations requiring effective preservation and disinfection. It is extensively utilized across the water treatment, personal care, and industrial biocide sectors, where reliable microbial control is paramount for product safety and process integrity.

Application

• Disinfectant and Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in surface disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and wipes for institutional and healthcare settings.
• Water Treatment: Used as a biocide and algicide in swimming pools, cooling towers, and industrial water systems to control bacteria, algae, and biofilm.
• Personal Care Products: Serves as a highly effective preservative in cosmetics, shampoos, lotions, and contact lens solutions to extend shelf life.
• Textile and Material Preservation: Applied to textiles, paints, and adhesives to impart antimicrobial and anti-odor properties.
• Agricultural and Aquaculture: Employed for disinfection in agricultural settings and as a therapeutic agent in aquaculture.
• Medical Device Sterilization: Used in solutions for disinfecting and storing medical devices and equipment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Hexamethylenebiguanide)
CAS No.	28757-47-3
Molecular Formula	(C8H17N5)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyhexamethylene Biguanide; PHMB; Polyaminopropyl Biguanide; Vantocil; Cosmocil CQ; Polihexanide; Poly(iminoimidocarbonyl-iminoimidocarbonyl-iminohexamethylene); 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] polymer
EINECS	249-206-6

Quality Control

Our Poly(Hexamethylenebiguanide) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, potency, and microbiological efficacy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, pH, and viscosity are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Assay (PHMB Content)	≥ 20.0 % w/w
pH (as supplied)	4.0 - 6.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.