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Description

Polixetonium is a cationic polymer used in rigid gas permeable contact lens solutions. It is a biocide and pesticide. It is also used as a swimming pool disinfectant and algistat. It appears to be more effective against moulds than PQ-1.

Approval Year

2006
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Name Type Language
POLIXETONIUM CATION
Preferred Name English
POLIXETONIUM
Common Name English
POLIXETONIUM ION
Common Name English
POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL(DIMETHYLIMINIO)-1,2-ETHANEDIYL(DIMETHYLIMINIO)-1,2-ETHANEDIYL)
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CAS
132743-83-0
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PRIMARY
EPA CompTox
DTXSID30873860
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DAILYMED
EJT309W86C
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FDA UNII
EJT309W86C
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RXCUI
1549143
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PRIMARY RxNorm
Display Structure of POLIXETONIUM
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POLIXETONIUM
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