PHMB is a new kind of multi-purpose bactericidal and bacteriostatic polymer. PHMB can be used as bactericide, disinfectant, mildew inhibitor, algaecide, etc. it has no stimulation to human skin, and is widely used in health care, medical, textile, wet towel, fishery, papermaking, swimming pool and hydrotherapy, food processing, water treatment, plastic and other fields.

Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB, CAS 32289-58-0) is an environmentally friendly multi-purpose new cationic polymer, and is a new generation of broad-spectrum bactericidal disinfectant.

The both biocide of PHMB and IPBC are used together in the production of wet wipes. The main function of PHMB is to sterilize. The PHMB can not only kill a variety of infectious bacteria, prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, and washed clothing antibacterial and mildew prevention effect is significant. The main function of IPBC is as antibacterial and anti mildew during the production of Wet Wipes.

PHMB is a cell membrane active antibacterial agent. With high efficiency, only a small amount of addition can show excellent antibacterial, anti-mildew, and algae killing effects, with an average killing rate of 99.99%.

Polyhexamethylene biguanide, also known as PHMB, polyhexanide or polihexanide, is a highly water soluble and hydrolytically stable polymeric material. Used in cosmetics, personal care products, fabric softeners, contactlens solutions, hand washes, and more.