Description

N,N'''-1,6-Hexanediylbisguanidine, Homopolymer, Hydrochloride is a polymeric biguanide compound, a member of the polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) family. This material is valued for its potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, making it a critical functional additive in various industrial and consumer applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the disinfectant, personal care, water treatment, and textile industries for its efficacy and stability.

Application

• Disinfectant and Sanitizer Formulations: As a key active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and hand sanitizers.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, and contact lens solutions to prevent microbial growth.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a biocide in cooling towers, swimming pools, and process water systems to control algae and bacteria.
• Textile and Fiber Treatment: Imparts durable antimicrobial properties to fabrics, medical textiles, and non-woven materials.
• Agricultural Applications: Employed in crop protection formulations and as a disinfectant in animal husbandry.
• Paints and Coatings: Incorporated to provide in-can preservation and dry-film antimicrobial protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'''-1,6-Hexanediylbisguanidine, Homopolymer, Hydrochloride
CAS No.	87500-57-0
Molecular Formula	(C8H17N5·HCl)n
Molecular Weight	Monomer: 219.71 g/mol (as free base)
Synonyms	Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Hydrochloride; PHMB; Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride; 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] polymer; Vantocil; Cosmocil CQ; Aminopropyl biguanide polymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of N,N'''-1,6-Hexanediylbisguanidine, Homopolymer, Hydrochloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is tested to ensure consistent purity, potency, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, viscosity, and residual monomers are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 20% (or as specified)
pH (as supplied or in solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Viscosity	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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