Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (P.H.M.B)
Description:
PHM Biguanide is a formulation based on PHMB used as sanitizer, bactericide ( antibacterial ), antiseptic and disinfectant, widely effective against positive and negative gram bacteria with applications in surface cleaners, hand cleaners / sanitizing , close to neutral powder detergent, latex polymers, antimicrobial and dishwashing liquids and other personal care applications with microbial activity.
20% Aqueous solution of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide. Used as a biocide, antibacterial, Disinfectant, and Virucidal. At a dosage of 1% to 2%, this can be an effective replacement for alcohol in your products as water-based disinfectant. This is very effective compared to Benzalkonium Chloride.
Other Name: PHMB
Key features:
◼ Broad spectrum activity offers effective control against bacteria, yeasts and moulds
◼ Water soluble, zero VOC
◼ Retains activity in hard and soft water and in the presence of organic material
◼ Cost effective
◼ Non-foaming
◼ Low toxicity with biodegradable profile
◼ Effective pH range 2-10
TRAGET APPLICATION:
1. Paints
2. Adhesives
3. Leather processing solutions
4. Drilling fluids and oilfield injection waters
5. Latex polymers
6. Slurries and dispersions
7. Antimicrobial fabric conditioners and dishwashing liquids
8. Surface disinfection
9. - hospitals - algaecide for concrete surfaces - All-purpose surfaces disinfectant, hand bactericide, hand sanitizers
10. Including oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions
11. Personal care applications
12. - cited in the European cosmetic directory (see directive 76/768/eec modified by 86/199/eec, annexe vi : preservatives) - contact lens cleaner
13. Water treatment - in swimming pools as an alternative to chlorine
