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4% Chlorhexidine Hand Scrub

4% Chlorhexidine Hand Scrub

4% chlorhexidine digluconate solution for high-level skin disinfection in veterinary and clinical environments. Proven efficacy against bacteria and yeasts.

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Description

4% Chlorhexidine Solution is a standard high-level antiseptic formulation designed for skin disinfection in veterinary and clinical environments.

Containing 4% w/v chlorhexidine digluconate, it provides reliable antimicrobial action and is proven effective against a broad range of bacteria and yeast microorganisms. The formulation is tested to relevant EN standards, ensuring consistent performance in professional use settings.

Suitable for use where high-level skin disinfection is required, it offers a dependable solution for routine antiseptic preparation in animal health and clinical procedures.

Key Features:
4% w/v chlorhexidine digluconate formulation
High-level skin disinfection
Effective against bacteria and yeasts
Tested to relevant EN standards
Suitable for veterinary and clinical environments
Reliable antiseptic performance

Application

Hygienic Handwash (EN 1499):

1. Apply 5 ml to hands and add warm water to lather.
2. Wash hands for 60 seconds.
3. Rinse thoroughly under running tap water for 10 seconds.
4. Dry hands for 5 seconds.

Surgical Hand Disinfection (EN 12791):
1. Apply 5 ml to hands and scrub for 60 seconds, then rinse under running water at 20°C for 15 seconds.
2. Apply a further 5 ml and scrub for 2 minutes. Clean fingernails with a brush.
3. Final rinse for 10 seconds, then dry hands for 5 seconds.

Microbiological Testing

4% Chlorhexidine Solution has been tested to relevant European EN standards for surgical and hygienic hand disinfection, demonstrating broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.

Surgical Hand Disinfection (EN 12791)

Contact time: 3 minutes
Effective against:

- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus hirae
- Candida albicans

Yeasticidal Efficacy (EN 13624)

Contact time: 3 minutes

- Candida albicans

Bactericidal Efficacy (EN 13727)

Contact time: 60 seconds

- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus hirae

Hygienic Handwash (EN 1499)

Contact time: 60 seconds

- Escherichia coli
- Compliance Standards

Tested to European EN standards including:

- EN 12791 (Surgical Hand Disinfection)
- EN 13624 (Yeasticidal)
- EN 13727 (Bactericidal)
- EN 1499 (Hygienic Handwash)

Health & Safety

Always read the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.
For professional use only.