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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Phenols > Chlorophenols > Hexachlorophene
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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Chlorobenzenes > Chlorophenols > Hexachlorophene

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Hexachlorophene  

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  • Hexachlorophane

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  • A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)

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