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Chlorhexidine raises a medium level of health concern and is of regulatory concern because:

  • This ingredient is suspected of causing immunotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing respiratory toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
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  • This ingredient is suspected of causing asthma, according to the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics.
  • This ingredient has been restricted for use in cosmetics in Canada.
  • This ingredient has been restricted for use in cosmetics in Japan.
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Chlorhexidine is a chemical antiseptic.[1] It kills (is bactericidal to) both gram-positive and gram-negative microbes, although it is less effective with some gram-negative microbes.[2] It is also bacteriostatic.

The mechanism of action is membrane disruption, and not ATPase inactivation as previously thought.[3]

It also shows activity with enveloped viruses, though this has not been extensively investigated.

Products containing chlorhexidine in high concentrations must be kept away from eyes and the ears, due to the risk of damage to those organs. However, chlorhexidine is safely used in very low concentrations in some contact lens solutions....

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