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
Chlorhexidine diacetate
CAS 56-95-1
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Chlorhexidine diacetate in plain language
Also known as chlorhexidini acetas
Used in cosmetics as a preservative, an antimicrobial and an oral-care ingredient. Chlorhexidine Diacetate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and acetic 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.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Chlorhexidine diacetate appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveChlorhexidine Diacetate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and acetic acid. It conforms generally to the formula: Restriction: V/42
- Chlorhexidine Diacetate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and acetic acid. It conforms generally to the formula: Restriction: V/42Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Chlorhexidine diacetate. 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 diacetate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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.
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Chlorhexidine diacetate are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Chlorhexidine diacetate; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
