Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) is the active agent recommended by leading health organizations worldwide. Unlike other antiseptics, CHG offers a unique combination of benefits:
Proven Clinical Efficacy: Extensive clinical studies have established that preoperative skin preparation with 2% CHG significantly reduces the incidence of both Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI).
Rapid & Broad-Spectrum Kill: Effectively eliminates a wide range of pathogens, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, within 30 seconds.
Persistent Residual Activity: Its most significant advantage. CHG binds to the skin stratum corneum, forming an invisible protective layer that provides antimicrobial activity for up to 48 hours, continuously inhibiting microbial regrowth during and after procedures.