Determination of Chlorhexidine Digluconate in Biocidal Products | Reason for Use and Effects

Purpose of Using "Chlorhexidine Digluconate" in Biocidal Products, What are the Side Effects?

What is Chlorhexidine Digluconate?

Chlorhexidine digluconate is used in various biocidal products as a powerful antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is especially effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi and some viruses. It is especially preferred due to its permanent and fast effect. Thanks to itsantimicrobial effect, it is widely used both in the health sector and in personal hygiene products.

Why Determination of Chlorhexidine Digluconate in Biocidal Products?

It is a substance used in surgical and hand and skin disinfectants, preparation of surgical instruments and treatment of dental diseases. It is the most preferred substance in disinfection processes of medical devices and instruments. Biocidal products containing Chlorhexidine Digluconate show bactericidal effect. It is an active substance against bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aerobacter aerogenes and Proteus mirabilis, which can cause hospital infections.

Side effects associated with the use of Chlorhexidine Digluconate may include skin irritation, tooth discoloration or allergenic effects.

Determination of chlorhexidine digluconate in biocidal products:

Verify product efficacy,
To check that the amount is used in accordance with the regulations,
Ensure product quality and safety,
Preventing overdoses that pose a health risk,

for the purpose of determining the efficacy of a product. Products that are not determined or contain inappropriate amounts may be inadequate in terms of effectiveness and may have undesirable effects on human health.

What are the Methods of Chlorhexidine Digluconate in Biocidal Products?

Different methods are used for the analysis of Chlorhexidine digluconate in biocidal products. The most common methods:

Spectrophotometric Method: UV or visible region spectrophotometers are used to measure the amount of chlorhexidine.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): It is preferred for precise separation and measurement of Chlorhexidine digluconate contained in biocidal products.
Titratable Methods: The concentration of Chlorhexidine is determined by chemical reactions.

The choice of these methods may vary depending on the type of product to be analyzed and the requirements of the regulations.

In Which Products Is It a Test Procedure?

Chlorhexidine digluconate testing is performed on a wide range of biocidal and cosmetic products. Commonly tested products include:

Mouthwashes (for tooth and gum health)
Skin antiseptics (hand sanitizers and wound cleaners)
Hospital equipment disinfectants
Personal hygiene products (liquid soaps and shower gels)
Veterinary products (cleaning of animal skin and equipment)

It is important that these products have the right formulation and efficacy in order to protect both consumer health and hygiene standards.

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