Description

Hexamidine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt compound widely recognized for its potent antiseptic and preservative properties. This compound is essential for formulators requiring a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that is stable in various formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, where product safety and shelf-life are paramount.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Preservative: Used as a powerful preservative in creams, lotions, shampoos, and other leave-on and rinse-off products to prevent microbial spoilage.
• Pharmaceutical Antiseptic: Employed in topical pharmaceutical preparations such as ointments, gels, and eye drops for its antimicrobial efficacy.
• Disinfectant Formulations: A key active ingredient in professional and household surface disinfectants and sanitizing solutions.
• Ophthalmic Solutions: Utilized in eye care products and contact lens solutions due to its effectiveness against a range of pathogens at low concentrations.
• Wound Care Products: Incorporated into antiseptic creams and sprays designed for minor wound management.
• Industrial Biocide: Applied in select industrial processes and material preservation where microbial control is necessary.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexamidine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	50357-46-5
Molecular Formula	C20H26N4O2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	431.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamidine Diisethionate (salt form); 4,4'-(Hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy))dibenzenecarboximidamide Dihydrochloride; 1,6-Bis(4-amidinophenoxy)hexane Dihydrochloride; Hexamidine; Hexomedine; Desomedine; Dibrompropamidine (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our Hexamidine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. / USP criteria

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