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Physical & Chemical properties

Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals

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Reference
Endpoint:
thermal stability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2002
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: OECD 102
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: EEC A.1
Principles of method if other than guideline:
differential scanning calorimetry
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Infracor Chemistry Services, Marl Germany
Test substance thermally stable:
yes
Sublimation:
no
Transformation products:
not measured
Test substance stable to sunlight:
not determined
Test substance stable to metals / metal ions:
not determined

Decomposition begins at 157 °C (1017 hPa)

Conclusions:
Thermal decomposition of Chlorhexidine digluconate starts at 157 °C (1017 hPa).

Description of key information

Thermal decomposition of Chlorhexidine digluconate begins at 157 °C (1017 hPa).

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

The available data indicate that the substance does not fulfil the classification critera for self-reactive substances according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation).