Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70% Pink 500ml
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Chlorhexidine 0.5% in 70% Alcohol (Pink) 500ml is a hospital-grade pre-op skin antiseptic for cleansing skin and wounds, surgical site prep, and catheter insertion. Tinted pink for clear visual application.
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This 500ml bottle of Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70% is a hospital-grade skin antiseptic used for pre-operative skin preparation, catheter and IV line insertion sites, and cleansing of non-cavity wounds. The pink tint makes the prepared area visually obvious before draping. It is a clinical skin prep, not a hand rub and not a general disinfectant.
Why choose Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70%
The formulation works on two timescales at once, which is the reason this combination is the clinical standard rather than either agent alone. 70% alcohol kills rapidly by penetrating the bacterial cell wall, while 0.5% chlorhexidine binds to the skin and keeps working after the alcohol has evaporated. That residual activity is what matters for a line that will stay in place for days.
The pink dye is a practical control, not decoration. On skin, a colourless prep is genuinely difficult to see, and missed areas are the ones that get contaminated. The tint shows exactly which skin has been prepared before drapes go on - it says nothing about strength or sterility, only about coverage.
It must be allowed to dry completely before drapes are applied or any diathermy is used. Alcohol-based preps are flammable while wet, and pooled solution under a drape is a recognised surgical fire risk. Letting it dry is also what gives the chlorhexidine time to bind - so the step that makes it safe is the same step that makes it work.
Key features
- Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% in isopropyl or ethyl alcohol 70%
- Dual action - rapid alcohol kill plus residual chlorhexidine activity
- Pink tint shows clearly which skin has been prepared
- For pre-operative skin antisepsis and surgical site preparation
- For catheter and IV line insertion sites
- For cleansing non-cavity wounds and skin preparation
- 500ml bottle - economical for clinical use
Specifications
| Product | Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70% (Pink) |
| Chlorhexidine | 0.5% |
| Alcohol | 70% |
| Colour | Pink tinted - for visible application |
| Volume | 500ml |
| Indicated for | Pre-op skin prep, catheter and IV insertion sites, non-cavity wound cleansing |
| Use | External, topical use only |
| Caution | Flammable - allow to dry fully before drapes or diathermy |
| Not for | Eyes, ears, meninges, body cavities, or use as a hand rub |
Common uses
It is stocked by hospitals, day surgeries, GP and specialist clinics, dental practices, skin cancer clinics and vaccination services - anywhere skin is prepared before a needle or a blade. If what you actually need is a hand antiseptic rather than a skin prep, that is a different product: Avagard Antiseptic Hand Rub is the pump-bottle hand formulation. For single-use site prep at the point of care, 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs come sealed and individually wrapped. See the full range of cleaning wipes, gauze and swabs.
Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70% FAQs
What is chlorhexidine 0.5% in 70% alcohol used for?
Topical skin antisepsis - pre-operative skin preparation, preparing catheter and IV line insertion sites, and cleansing non-cavity wounds, where the label and your local clinical protocol permit. It is a skin prep for procedures, used under clinical governance.
Is this the same as an alcohol hand sanitiser?
No. This is a skin antiseptic solution for preparing a patient's skin before a procedure, not a hand rub and not a household or surface disinfectant. Hand antisepsis uses a formulation designed for repeated application to hands, such as Avagard.
Why is it pink?
The dye simply makes the prepared area visible so no skin is missed before drapes are applied. It is a coverage aid - the colour indicates nothing about the strength of the solution or whether it is sterile.
Can it be used on open wounds?
It is indicated for non-cavity wounds and skin preparation. Do not use it in deep wounds, body cavities, or on exposed nerve or bone unless the label and a specific clinical protocol permit. Avoid contact with the eyes, ears, meninges and mucous membranes.
Does it need to dry before the procedure?
Yes, and this is not optional. Allow it to dry completely before applying drapes or using diathermy - alcohol preps are flammable while wet and pooled solution is a surgical fire risk. Drying time is also when the chlorhexidine binds to the skin.
How should it be stored?
Store it as directed on the label, away from heat and open flame, with the cap closed - alcohol evaporates and the solution is flammable. Check the expiry, and follow your facility's policy on decanting, dating opened bottles and single-patient use.
For external topical use only. Not for injection, and not for use in the eyes, ears, meninges or body cavities. Flammable - keep away from heat and naked flame, and allow the skin to dry completely before applying drapes or using electrosurgical equipment. Use in accordance with the product label and your organisation's clinical protocols. Discontinue and seek advice if irritation or a hypersensitivity reaction occurs; chlorhexidine anaphylaxis is rare but recognised.
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