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Co Clens 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol Pink Spray 500ml

Co Clens 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol Pink Spray 500ml

Co-Clens

Infection control / skin antiseptic
  • Manufactured in an ISO 9001 approved facility, as stated in Co Clens and distributor product benefit listings.
  • Batch tested with full traceability for quality assurance, according to Co Clens product information and multiple distributor listings.
  • Tested to EN 13624 (fungicidal activity) and EN 13727 (bactericidal activity) European microbiological standards, as stated on the Co Clens products page and distributor product descriptions.
  • Classified as a biocide, indicated explicitly in Co Clens product literature and by distributors, meaning it is regulated under biocidal products legislation rather than as a licensed medicinal product or medical device.
  • Coclens Ltd identifies itself as providing a range of branded generic liquids developed by partnering with healthcare professionals, with products for skin disinfection, hygienic alcohol hand rubs, hard surface disinfectants and pathology consumables.
  • Medisave UK Ltd, a key distributor, operates an ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system, and is registered with the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) licence 18935 (these certifications relate to the distributor’s operations rather than regulatory approval of the Co Clens biocide itself).
Cutaneous skin disinfectant \u2013 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% ethanol, spray

Description

Co-Clens 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol Pink - Spray 500ml is a cutaneous skin disinfectant containing chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v in 70% ethanol. It is supplied as a pink-coloured solution in a 500 ml spray bottle for the general disinfection of skin. Product listings from Medisave, Algeos and other clinical suppliers describe it as intended for general skin disinfection and hygiene purposes only, within infection-control and skin preparation & disinfection ranges. Co-Clens skin antiseptic products are manufactured in an ISO 9001 approved facility, batch tested with full traceability, and tested according to EN 13624 and EN 13727 microbiological standards, and are classified as biocides. Co-Clens is part of a branded range of generic liquid formulations developed in partnership with healthcare professionals for use in healthcare facilities, with multiple pack sizes and variants (pink and clear, spray and screw-cap) to suit different practice requirements. The 500 ml pink spray format is positioned for convenient, multi-use application in clinical environments for pre- and post-procedure skin cleansing and general infection control.

Bnefits

  • Provides cutaneous disinfection of skin using chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v in 70% ethanol, a widely used combination for skin antisepsis.
  • Supplied as a spray formulation in a 500 ml bottle, allowing easy, targeted application to the skin surface.
  • Presented in a pink-coloured formulation to help visually confirm coverage and differentiate from clear formulations where required.
  • Designed for general disinfection of skin and hygiene purposes in clinical environments according to distributor descriptions.
  • Manufactured in an ISO 9001 approved facility, supporting consistent quality management processes.
  • Batch tested with full traceability, allowing tracking of production batches for quality and pharmacovigilance purposes.
  • Tested to EN 13624 and EN 13727 European microbiological standards, supporting demonstrated fungicidal and bactericidal activity under specified test conditions.
  • Classified as a biocide, indicating regulation under biocidal product legislation rather than as a medicinal product.
  • Available in a range of sizes and variants (including 200 ml spray, 500 ml screw-cap, and clear formulations) to accommodate different practices and preferences within healthcare facilities.

Indications

  • General disinfection of skin, as described on multiple distributor product listings.
  • Use as a skin disinfectant for hygiene purposes only, as stated in Medical World’s listing for Co-Clens Chlorhexidine 0.5% Pink 500ml Spray Bottle.
  • Skin preparation and disinfection within infection control protocols in healthcare facilities, as reflected by placement in "Skin Preparation & Disinfection" and "Infection Control" product categories on Medisave and other suppliers.
  • Use wherever a 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% ethanol cutaneous solution is suitable for routine skin antisepsis in line with local policies and biocide labelling.

Composition

  • Active ingredient: chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v (0.5% chlorhexidine in 70% ethanol), identified in product titles and descriptions (e.g. "cutaneous solution of chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v in ethanol").
  • Solvent: ethanol 70% (v/v), as specified in the product name "0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol" and in the associated safety data sheet title "Skin antiseptic 70% ... 0.5 % CHDG Pink".
  • Other excipients: Not publicly listed (full qualitative and quantitative formulation beyond chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% and ethanol 70% is not detailed in accessible product or SDS summaries).

Formulation

  • Product type: cutaneous solution for skin disinfection.
  • Active concentration: chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v in 70% ethanol.
  • Colour: pink (specified in product name and distributor descriptions).
  • Presentation: 500 ml spray bottle (pink formulation) intended for multi-use skin disinfection within healthcare settings.
  • Intended use: general disinfection of skin and hygiene purposes only, positioned under infection control and skin preparation & disinfection categories.
  • Regulatory classification: biocidal product (classified as a biocide in Co-Clens and distributor product pages), not a licensed medicinal product.
  • Microbiological testing: tested to EN 13624 (fungicidal activity) and EN 13727 (bactericidal activity) according to product benefit statements from Co-Clens and distributors.

Packaging

  • 500 ml plastic spray bottle containing pink 0.5% chlorhexidine in 70% ethanol solution, as listed by Medisave and other distributors.
  • Available variants and sizes in the same product family include: 200 ml pink spray, 500 ml pink screw-cap bottle, and 500 ml clear screw-cap bottle, all described as manufactured in an ISO 9001 approved facility, batch tested with full traceability, tested to EN 13624 and EN 13727, and classified as biocides.
  • Pack labelling (from SDS summary and product titles) includes product identifier "Chlorhexidine 0.5% in 70% Ethanol (pink)" and brand name Co-Clens, with manufacturer details Coclens Ltd indicated in safety data sheet documentation.
  • Supplied individually (500 ml bottle x1) by medical distributors such as Medisave, Medical World, Algeos, Acana Medical, Sterling Medical and others within their infection control / skin preparation ranges.

Usage

  • Intended for external use on skin only as a general skin disinfectant / skin antiseptic, as stated in distributor descriptions (e.g. "general disinfection of skin" and "general skin disinfectant for hygiene purposes only").
  • Apply to the skin surface using the integrated spray mechanism, in accordance with local infection control procedures and any labelling instructions supplied with the product.
  • Use for skin preparation and disinfection where a 0.5% chlorhexidine in 70% ethanol formulation is indicated by local protocols or practice policies.
  • As a flammable ethanol-based preparation (70% ethanol), the product should be kept away from sources of ignition during and after application in line with standard practice for alcohol-based skin antiseptics (specific hazard wording should be taken from the full safety data sheet and product label).
  • Healthcare professionals should follow their organisation’s guidelines and the Co-Clens safety data sheet for detailed handling, personal protective equipment, contact time, and precautions; these details are not fully reproduced in publicly accessible summaries.
  • Not for ingestion, not for use in eyes, and not for use on large open wounds unless explicitly permitted by local protocols and the product label (full contraindications and warnings must be taken from the official Co-Clens labelling and SDS).

Contraindications

  • Not publicly listed (detailed contraindications and specific populations in whom the product should not be used are not provided in accessible product summaries; users must refer to the full Co-Clens skin antiseptic 70% safety data sheet and product label).

Adverse Effects

  • Not publicly listed (no detailed adverse-effect profile is provided in accessible product descriptions; information on potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other hazards is contained in the full safety data sheet for "Skin antiseptic 70% ... 0.5 % CHDG Pink" and on the product label).

Storage Conditions

  • Not publicly listed (specific storage temperature limits, flammability storage requirements, and shelf-life details for Co-Clens 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol Pink are not reproduced in accessible summaries; these conditions should be taken from the Co-Clens safety data sheet and packaging).

Duration

Not a medical product (biocidal skin disinfectant; duration of use is determined by local infection control protocols rather than a defined medicinal treatment course)

Onset

Not publicly listed (no specific quantitative onset-of-action time is given in accessible product descriptions or SDS summaries for Co-Clens 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Ethanol Pink)

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