Hexachlorophene

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Where is Hexachlorophene found?

Hexachlorophene is used as a topical anti-infective, anti-bacterial agent in medicines. It is also found in soaps, toothpastes, and in the agricultural industry as a soil fungicide, plant bactericide, and acaricide.

How can you avoid contact with Hexachlorophene?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2,2',3,3',5,5'-Hexachloro-6,6'-dihydroxydiphenylmethane
• 2,2'-Dihydroxy-3,3',5,5',6,6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane
• 2,2'-Dihydroxy-3,5,6,3',5',6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane
• 2,2'-Methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol)
• 4-06-00-06659 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-02372
• AT 7
• Acigena
• Almederm
• Armohex
• At-17
• B & b Flea Kontroller for Dogs Only
• B 32 (VAN)
• B32
• BRN 2064407
• Bilevon
• Bis(2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trichlorophenyl)methane
• Bis(3,5,6-trichloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methane
• Bis-2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyfenylmethan
• Bis-2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyfenylmethan [Czech]
• Blockade Anti Bacterial Finish
• Brevity Blue Liquid Bacteriostatic
• Scouring Cream
• Brevity Blue Liquid Sanitizing
• Scouring Cream
• CCRIS 331
• Caswell No. 566
• Compound G-11
• Cotofilm
• Dermadex
• Dial
• Distodin
• E-Z Scrub
• EINECS 200-733-8
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code
• 044901
• En-Viron D Concentrated Phenolic
• Disinfectant
• Enditch Pet Shampoo
• Esaclorofene
• Esaclorofene [DCIT]
• Exofene
• Fesia-sin
• Fomac
• Fostril
• G-11
• G-Eleven
• G-II
• Gamophen
• Gamophene
• Germa-medica
• HCP
• HSDB 224
• Hexa-Germ
• Hexabalm
• Hexachlorofen
• Hexachlorofen [Czech]
• Hexachlorophen
• Hexachlorophene
• Hexachlorophenum
• Hexachlorophenum [INN-Latin]
• Hexaclorofeno
• Hexaclorofeno [INN-Spanish]
• Hexafen
• Hexaphene-LV
• Hexascrub
• Hexide
• Hexophene
• Hexosan
• Hilo Cat Flea Powder
• Hilo Flea Powder
• Methane, bis(2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyphenyl)-
• NCI-C02653
• NSC 49115
• Nabac
• Nabac 25 EC
• Neosept V
• Pedigree Dog Shampoo Bar
• Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro)-
• Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro-
• Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,5,6-trichloro-
• Phiso-Scrub
• Phisodan
• Pre-OP
• Pre-OP II
• RCRA waste number U132
• Ritosept
• Scrubteam Surgical Spongebrush
• Septi-Soft
• Septisol
• Septofen
• Solu-Heks
• Soy-Dome
• Staphene O
• Ster-Zac
• Steral
• Steraskin
• Surgi-Cen
• Surgi-cin
• Surofene
• Tersaseptic
• Thera-Groom Pet Shampoo for Dogs for Veterinary Use Only
• Trichlorophene
• Trisophen
• Turgex
• pHisoHex

What are some products that may contain Hexachlorophene?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Hexachlorophene, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.