Definitions for hexachlorophene
ˌhɛk səˈklɔr əˌfin, -ˈkloʊr-hex·achlorophene

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1. hexachlorophenenoun

   antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste

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1. hexachlorophenenoun

   A disinfectant polyhalogenated compound that occurs as a white to light-tan crystalline powder.

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1. Hexachlorophene

   Hexachlorophene, also known as Nabac, is an organochlorine compound that was once widely used as a disinfectant. The compound occurs as a white odorless solid, although commercial samples can be off-white and possess a slightly phenolic odor. It is insoluble in water but dissolves in acetone, ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform. In medicine, hexachlorophene is useful as a topical anti-infective, anti-bacterial agent, often used in soaps and toothpaste. It is also used in agriculture as a soil fungicide, plant bactericide, and acaricide.

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1. hexachlorophene

   Hexachlorophene is a synthetic organochlorine compound, specifically a bisphenol, that has been used as a disinfectant, pesticide, and previously, as an antibacterial agent in various types of personal care products such as toothpaste and soaps. Its use has been restricted in many countries due to potential health risks including neurotoxicity. The chemical formula for hexachlorophene is C13H6Cl6O2.

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1. Hexachlorophene

   Hexachlorophene, also known as Nabac, is a disinfectant. The compound occurs as a white to light-tan crystalline powder, which either is odorless or produces a slightly phenolic odor. In medicine, hexachlorophene is very useful as a topical anti-infective, anti-bacterial agent, often used in soaps and toothpaste. It is also used in agriculture as a soil fungicide, plant bactericide, and acaricide. Hexachlorophene products can be lethal from percutaneous absorption. Children may be specifically susceptible. Hexachlorophene was added to “baby powder” in France due to a manufacturing error. It, or possibly contaminating dioxins, caused encephalopathy and ulcerative skin lesions. 36 of 204 exposed children died within a few days of exposure. Two companies manufactured over-the-counter preparations. One, by The Mennen Company, Morristown, NJ, was Baby Magic Bath. Mennen recalled the product, and it was removed from retail distribution. Right after the withdrawal, there was an outbreak of Staphylococcus infections in hospitals across the USA. A commercial preparation of the drug, pHisoHex, was widely used as an effective antibacterial skin cleanser in the treatment of acne. In the US during the 1960s, it was available over the counter, and remains available as a prescription body wash. In the E.U. during the 1970s and 1980s, it was available over the counter. A related product, pHisoAc, was used as a skin mask to dry and peel away acne lesions. Another preparation, pHiso-Scrub, was a hexachlorophene-impregnated sponge for scrubbing; it has since been discontinued.

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1. Hexachlorophene

   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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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hexachlorophene in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hexachlorophene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

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