Chemstar

Chloroxylenol · Solution · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Chloroxylenol, 0.5%

Purpose

Purpose Antiseptic handwash

Uses

Uses for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Do not use in eyes When using this product if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

Do not use in eyes

Ask a doctor before use

Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours

When using this product

When using this product if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions wet hands and forearms dispense a palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly Rinse and dry

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Potassium Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Oleate, fragrance, sodium glycolate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Yellow 5, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 4

Questions?

Questions? call 1.800.529-5458

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Ecolab Inc. (revised Dec 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Chemstar NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
47593-688Chloroxylenol .5 mg/100mL
Solution
Ecolab Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Chemstar used for?

Uses for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Who makes Chemstar?

Chemstar is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Ecolab Inc..