Chlorhexidine digluconate 20% 1 kg

Building Reliable Antimicrobial Protection Around Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Chlorhexidine digluconate 20% in a 1 kg pack belongs to the Biocides category and remains one of the most globally demanded antimicrobial compounds across several industries. Its historical and still primary use lies in medicine and pharmaceuticals, where it forms the basis of antiseptic solutions for skin and mucous membrane treatment, pre-surgical disinfection products, and mouth rinses used in dental practice. The compound is also heavily relied upon in veterinary care for wound treatment and infection prevention in animals, as well as in industrial and household disinfection of surfaces and equipment across the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

Within cosmetic manufacturing, chlorhexidine digluconate functions as a broad-spectrum preservative that suppresses bacterial growth and certain fungal contamination in water-based emulsions, gels, toners, and cleansing products. Typical working concentrations in finished cosmetic formulas range from 0.05 to 0.5 percent, while specialized antiseptic hand and surface solutions may reach 1-4 percent depending on the required biocidal strength. The ingredient should be introduced during the cold phase or after the emulsion has cooled below 40 degrees Celsius, since prolonged exposure to high heat reduces its antimicrobial performance.

Formulators should keep compatibility in mind: chlorhexidine forms insoluble complexes with anionic surfactants and soap bases, so pairing it with classic soap systems is discouraged, while it performs reliably alongside nonionic and cationic surfactants, glycerin, panthenol, and botanical extracts. To soften skin after frequent use of antiseptic products, formulas often include amino acid ingredients such as L-Arginine or its cosmetic-grade counterpart Biotive L-Arginine, both helping restore the skin's lipid barrier and reduce tightness. For care lines targeting damaged or overly dry hand skin, L Leucine is a fitting addition that supports regeneration of the stratum corneum.

Store chlorhexidine digluconate in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight, and avoid freezing, which can cause irreversible separation of the solution. The 1 kg pack size suits laboratories, small production lines, and studio-scale manufacturing of medium batches, where supply stability and dosing precision matter when scaling formulas up without excess raw material waste.

Hand sanitizing lotion with amino acid support

Distilled water 460 g

Chlorhexidine digluconate 20% 5 g

Glycerin 20 g

L-Arginine 5 g

Panthenol 8 g

Fragrance 2 g