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Cetrimide consists of trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide and may contain smaller amounts of dodecyl- and hexadecyl-trimethylammonium bromides.

Content

96.0 per cent to 101.0 per cent of alkyltrimethylammonium bromides, calculated as C17H38BrN (M r 336.4) (dried substance).

CHARACTERS

Appearance

White or almost white, voluminous, free-flowing powder.

Solubility

Freely soluble in water and in alcohol.

Loss on drying

Maximum 2.0 per cent, determined on 1.000 g by drying in an oven at 100-105 °C for 2 h.

Sulphated ash
Maximum 0.5 per cent, determined on 1.0 g.

CHLORHEXIDINE BASE.
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20% SOLUTION.
CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE.
CHLORHEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.
STRONG CETRIMIDE SOLUTION.
CETRIMIDE.
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE.
POVIDONE IODINE

CHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE SALT
Chemical Name:
{1,1’-hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide]}diacetate
Cas No:
56 - 95 - 1

No.
Tests
Specifications
Typical Results
1
Appearance
Almost white powder
White powder
2
Solubility
Complies with B.P. test
Complies
3
Identification
Complies with B.P. test
Complies
4
Related substances
Complies with B.P. test

CHLORHEXIDINE BASE
Chemical Name:
{1,1’-hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl) biguanide]}
Cas No:
55 - 56 - 1

No.
Tests
Specifications
Typical Results
1
Appearance
White powder
White powder
2
IR Spectrum
To match with Reference Standard
Matches
3
Melting Point
between 132 oC to 136 oC
134 oC to 136 oC

SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name:
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20% SOLUTION (BP)

No.
Tests
Specifications
Typical Results
1
Physical Appearance
Almost colorless or pale yellow liquid
Almost colorless liquid
2
Color Test*
Absorbance not more than 0.03 at 480 nm
0.020
3
I.D. (A) IR
B.P. Addendum 91 to 1988 B.P.
Complies
4
I.D. (B) TLC
Matches standard
Complies
5
I.D. (C) Cetridime Test
Ref: Complies B.P. Addendum No. 1, 1991
Complies

Synonyms: Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride
Molecular Formula : C22H30Cl2N10 2HCl
Formula Weight: 578.45
[Usage]:bactericide, strong function of broad-spectrum bacteriostasis ,sterilization, used for disinfecting hands, skin, washing wound.
[Package]: Packed in polybag to a hdpe drum of 25Kgs.

[C A S Number]: 3697-42-5
[Quality standard]:
Item
Index
Appearance
White to pale yellow powder
Content
98%min
Melting point
256-259°CDecomposition
p-Chloroaniline content

benzalkonium chloride solution is an aqueous solution of a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, the alkyl groups having chain lengths of c8 to c18. Benzalkonium chloride solution contains not less than 475 g/l and not more than 525 g/l of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, calculated as c22h40cln (m r 354. 0). The solution may contain alcohol.

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20% SOLUTION (BP)

No.
Tests
Specifications
Typical Results
1
Physical Appearance
Almost colorless or pale yellow liquid
Almost colorless liquid
2