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Is Hexamidine Diisethionate vegan?

Hexamidine Diisethionate

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Hexamidine Diisethionate is a synthetic organic salt used as an antiseptic and preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, valued for its antimicrobial activity.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethanesulphonic acid, compound with 4,4'-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboxamidine] (2:1)
INCI name Hexamidine Diisethionate
CAS number 659-40-5
EC number 211-533-5
CosIng ID 34260
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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