Technical data
Physico-chemical information
The table bellow gives specifications of our standard grade PHMB Trade Name : "PHMB P20 D"
| Parameters | Specifications |
| Aspect [ Turbidity ] | Limpid to slightly opalescent Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless to yellowish |
| pH (20°C) | Standard : 4.0 – 5.0 with possible extension between 3.0 to 6.5 |
| Density (20°C) | 1.039 - 1.046 |
| ASSAY | 19.0 – 21.0% (p/p) |
| Freezing temperature | +4°C to +6°C (39.2 to 42.8 F) |
| Boiling temperature | 102 à 105°C (215.6 à 221 F) |
| Decomposition temperature of the active ingredient |
200-230°C (392-446 F) |
| FLASH POINT | not concerned |
| DYNAMIC VISCOSITY | 1,2.10-³Pa.s |
| SOLUBILITY in water | totally soluble in water |
| SOLUBILITY in other solvents |
- aliphatic alcohols (low hydrocarbon chain) and glycol. |
| Other PROPERTIES |
- Complexes with most of divalent metallic salts (Fe, Cu, Ni,...) |
Toxicological information
The table bellow gives some Tox Information performed of our standard grade PHMB "PHMB P20 D"
| Toxicological Tests | Reference of OECD methods | Reference of EEC methods | Results |
| Acute dermal toxicity (on rat) | 402 | B3 | Not classified |
| Skin irritation study : Assessment of acute irritant/corrosive effect on the skin (on rabbit) | 404 | B4 | Slightly irritant |
| Eyes irritation study : Evaluation of acute irritant/corrosive effects on the eyes (on Albino New-Zealand rabbits) | 405 | B5 | Risks of serious damages |
| Skin Sensitisation : Assessment of sensitising properties Albino guinea pig | 406 | B6 | No effects (no sensitisation) |
| Acute oral toxicity (on rat) | 423 | B1-ter | Not classified |
Eco-Toxicological information
The table bellow gives some Tox Information performed of our standard grade PHMB "PHMB P20 D"
| Eco-toxicological Tests | Reference of OECD methods | Reference of EEC methods | Results |
| Algal inhibition test Selenastrum capr. (72 h) |
201 | C3 | EC50 > 0.1 mg / L NOEC50 > 0.01 mg / L |
| Acute toxicity in molluscs Daphnia magna (48 h) | 202 | C2 | EC-50 = 1 to 10 mg / L |
| Acute toxicity in fresh water fish Onchorhynchus mykiss (96 h) | 203 | C1 | LC50 = 1 to 10 mg / L |
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