Polyhexamethylenebiguanide Disinfectant Chemical (PHMB)

PHMB is used as an antiseptic or disinfectant with antiviral and antibacterial properties used in a variety of products such as wound care products, swimming pool cleaners, and contact lens cleaning solutions. It is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Staphylococcus aureus. It finds application as preservatives in personal care formulation product. It also manifests as disinfectant of industrial fluids such as drilling oils, polymer dispersions, mineral slurries, polymer resins, and protein glues etc.