Product Name: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution BP
Chemical Name: Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Common Names: Chlorhexidine, CHG Solution
Formulation: Typically found as a 0.5%, 1%, 2%, or 4% aqueous solution
CAS Number: 18472-51-0
Recommended Use: Antiseptic and disinfectant for topical application
Supplier: Refer to product label or invoice
Emergency Contact: Consult local poison control
Hazard Classification: Eye and skin irritant, category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye and skin irritation; harmful if swallowed; may trigger allergic skin response; harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing spray or mist, use in ventilated area, avoid release to the environment, wash hands after use, wear gloves and eye protection, seek medical attention in contact incidents
Active Ingredient: Chlorhexidine Gluconate – 1% to 4% w/v
Other Ingredients: Purified water – 96% to 99%, humectants and surfactants as applicable
Impurities: Traceable only by accredited laboratory methods
Stabilizers: Depending on supplier formulation
Preservatives: Some formulas include cetrimide or other agents
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for at least 10 minutes, remove contact lenses if present; seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; seek attention if irritation persists
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; keep at rest; call for medical advice if breathing is affected
Ingestion: Never induce vomiting, rinse mouth out thoroughly, offer water, call Poison Control or seek medical help immediately
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: High volume water jet
Special Hazards: Solution may emit toxic fumes at elevated temperature
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained apparatus and full protective wear
Other Advice: Cool containers exposed to heat with water spray
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, protective goggles, and lab coat; avoid skin and eye contact; provide ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Contain spill to prevent entry into waterways
Clean-Up Methods: Absorb liquid with inert material such as sand or earth; collect into labeled containers for disposal; clean contaminated area with water and detergent; dispose of as hazardous waste according to local regulations
Handling: Do not ingest; avoid inhalation of mist; minimize direct contact; use only in well-ventilated areas; wash thoroughly after handling
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container; keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated space below 25°C; protect from light and incompatible substances; store away from oxidizing agents and acids
Other Information: Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized persons; avoid contamination with food and beverages
Control Parameters: No official occupational exposure limits published for chlorhexidine salts
Engineering Controls: Use running water and eye wash facilities; use work area fume hoods; maintain good workplace hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), safety goggles, lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: If exposed to vapor or spray, use approved respirator
General Protection: Remove clothing immediately if contaminated; wash hands thoroughly before meals and after work
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic medicinal
pH: 5.0 to 7.0 (depends on formulation)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Below 0°C
Boiling Point: Greater than 100°C
Flash Point: Not applicable (aqueous solution)
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Relative Density: Approximately 1.060 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Solution remains stable under recommended conditions
Reactivity: Incompatible with oxidizers, anionic compounds, strong acids, and soaps
Decomposition: At elevated temperatures, may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, and nitrogen oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, extreme cold, strong acids and alkalis, contamination
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity in diluted form, but harmful if ingested
Skin Contact: Frequent or prolonged exposure may lead to dermatitis or sensitization
Eye Contact: Severe irritation, redness, pain, possible damage
Inhalation: Mist or vapor may irritate respiratory tract
Ingestion: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, possible CNS symptoms
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, avoid release to environment
Persistence & Degradability: Moderately persistent, slow biodegradation in water and soil; not readily bioaccumulative
Mobility: High mobility in water
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic at low concentrations to fish and invertebrates
Other Adverse Effects: Caution required with disposal to prevent water contamination
Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste; avoid entry into drains, surface water, and soil
Waste Containers: Use properly labeled, sealed containers
Disposal Code: Follow local, regional and national regulations for chemical disposal
Packaging Disposal: Triple rinse and dispose with authorized contractor or in line with local rules
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport under most regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution
Transport Hazard Class: None, not regulated for ground or air transport in small quantities
Packing Group: None
Special Precautions: Secure in upright, closed containers; avoid breakage and leaks in transit
Transport Labels: Not generally required for diluted solutions under most regulatory schemes
Regulations: Subject to workplace hazard communication requirements under OSHA, WHMIS, or similar local regulations
Risk Phrases: Irritating to eyes and skin, harmful to aquatic life
Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with eyes and skin, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Inventory Listing: Listed on EINECS/ELINCS, TSCA, and other major chemical inventories
Restrictions: Only for professional and institutional use in line with regulatory guidance
Other Requirements: Follow institutional protocols for handling, storage, and emergency response
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