Chlorhexidine

Why it's flagged

N,N'-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediamidine and its digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride is listed in Annex V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (preservatives allowed in cosmetic products).

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• commercial_presence
• consumer_product_presence
• cpdat_category:beauty
• currently_marketed_ndc
• definition_level:complete
• definition_type:primary
• eu_annex:V
• eu_cosmetic_allowed_preservative

• USFDAmarketed drug occurrence2 entries

  • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 4 active drug products and 4 total products.Source →
  • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 3 total products.Source →
• EUECallowed_listedAnnex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine)

  • Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine)Source →
• USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Preservative, oral care.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Preservative, oral care.Source →
• USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Evidence

No graded sources yet for Chlorhexidine. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.

• MMixa M
  Mixa la crèmeMixaMinor
• MMixa M
  Crème mains réparatriceMixa · Crema De MâiniCritical
• MMixa M
  Creme Visage Peaux Sensibles Huile d'AmandeMixa · Open Beauty FactsCritical
• BCBébé Cadum,Cadum BC
  Eau nettoyanteBébé Cadum,Cadum · BebeMinor
• MMIXA M
  Lait de corps réparateur peaux etra sèchesMIXACritical
• MBMixa Bébé MB
  Mixa Bébé Lait de Toilette très DouxMixa Bébé · Open Beauty FactsCritical
• PFPierre Fabre PF
  antiplaquePierre Fabre · HygieneMinor
• MMixa M
  Panthenol Comfort body balmMixaCritical
• DDeliplus D
  Sensitive creamDeliplus · Non Food ProductsMinor
• GGreenveil G
  Perio AidModerate
• LNL'OREAL NORGE AS LN
  Elvital Balsam Dream Lenght 400mlL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
• LLL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier LL
  Ultimate Blends ConditionerL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Non Food ProductsHigh
• LLL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier LL
  FructisL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Non Food ProductsHigh
• SSurface S
  Trinity Color Care Bonding MasqueSurface · Hair MaskHigh
• GGreenveil G
  dr swaab lippenbalsemMinor
• LL'Oréal L
  Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer HaircolorL'Oréal · Hair ColorCritical
• ICIt Cosmetics IC
  Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging MoisturizerIt CosmeticsCritical
• LLL'Oréal, L'Oréal Professional products, Redken 5th Avenue NYC LL
  conditionnerL'Oréal, L'Oréal Professional products, Redken 5th Avenue NYC · HairHigh
• GGreenveil G
  pet head coconut shampooNon Food ProductsLow
• MRMarie Rose MR
  Shampooing Anti-poux & lentesMarie Rose · HairLow
• MRMarque Repère MR
  Gel lavant purifiantMarque Repère · Gel LavantCritical
• PFPierre Fabre Oral Care PF
  EluPerioPierre Fabre Oral Care · HygieneMinor
• LNL'OREAL NORGE AS LN
  Excellence 8.3 Lys GyldenblondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
• LNL'OREAL NORGE AS LN
  Preferance 9.13 BaikalL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical