Food use
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- cleaning
Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride
CAS 3697-42-5
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride in plain language
Also known as Chlorhexidine hydrochloride · Chlorhexidine hcl · AY-5312 · Arlacide H · Chlorhexidin . 2 hcl · Chlorhexidindihydrochlorid
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Dantroche hibitane · chlorhexidini hydrochloridum
Used in cosmetics as a preservative, an antimicrobial and an oral-care ingredient. Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a salt of Chlorhexidine and hydrochloric acid.
- Preservative
- Antimicrobial
- Oral care
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActiveChlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a salt of Chlorhexidine and hydrochloric acid. It conforms generally to the formula: Restriction: V/42
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is a salt of Chlorhexidine and hydrochloric acid. It conforms generally to the formula: Restriction: V/42Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 590 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 590 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 →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
590
Named organisations
6
Personal care
Typical roles
PreservativeAntimicrobialOral care
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- studio line remixL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products · Hair
- cils demasqMaybelline
- Tecni Art
- Colour Protect MaskElvive
- Elsene Color-Vive Miracle InstantanéL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, L'Oréal Paris, Elseve · Hair
- Elsene Argile Extraordinaire Démêlant Beautél-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, l-oreal-paris, Elseve · Hair
- Elseve Rapid Restore180 ml · Hair
- Expert Réparation Après-shampooing soin professionnelFranck Provost · Hair
- Trinity Color Care Bonding MasqueSurface · Hair Mask
- Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer HaircolorL'Oréal · Hair Color
- Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Conditioner Sea Buckthorn Berry (Obliphica)Amika
- conditionnerL'Oréal, L'Oréal Professional products, Redken 5th Avenue NYC · Hair
- Strength Recovery Strength Repairing SprayBiolage · Haarpflege
- pet head coconut shampooNon Food Products
- Belle ColorL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier
- Bepanthen SoleilBayer · Lait Apres Soleil
- Sun Repair Haarmaske 150 mlBiolage · Haarpflege
- Moisture Me Rich Total Results ShampooMatrix · Hair
- Excellence 8.3 Lys GyldenblondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food Products
- Elvital Hårmaske Anti-Brakage 300mlL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food Products
- Elseve Arginine Resist X3L'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, L'Oréal Paris, Elseve · Hair
- Elvital Balsam Anti Breakage 200ml LorealLoreal norge as / slt · Non Food Products
- Elsene Liss-Intense Soin démêlant instantanéL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, L'Oréal Paris, Elseve · Hair
- Ultra Doux à l'huile d'avocat et beurre de karitéL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier, Ultra Doux · Hair
