Hexamidine diisethionate
Synonym(s):Hexamidine diisetionate
- CAS NO.:659-40-5
- Empirical Formula: C22H32N4O6S
- Molecular Weight: 480.58
- MDL number: MFCD04112907
- EINECS: 211-533-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-15 13:03:24
What is Hexamidine diisethionate?
Chemical properties
White or slightly yellow powder, hygroscopic
The Uses of Hexamidine diisethionate
hexamidine diisethionate is an anti-microbial and preservative targeting fungi and yeast. It may also have some emollient capacities.
The Uses of Hexamidine diisethionate
Preservative in cosmetics.
The Uses of Hexamidine diisethionate
Hexamidinediisethionate is a preservative in topical preparations and also in skin health and personal care products.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Contact allergens
Hexamidine is an antiseptic active against Grampositive bacteria and fungi, used as a disinfectant and a preservative in cosmetics. It induces papulo-vesicular and diffuse allergic contact dermatitis.
Properties of Hexamidine diisethionate
| Melting point: | 246-247° (dec) |
| Density | 671[at 20℃] |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), practically insoluble in methylene chloride |
| form | neat |
| Water Solubility | 48.2g/L at 20℃ |
Safety information for Hexamidine diisethionate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
Computed Descriptors for Hexamidine diisethionate
| InChIKey | NBVZMBLJRHUOJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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