Bactoshield CHG Surgical Scrub

When infection prevention protocols call for a proven antiseptic, Bactoshield chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) surgical scrub delivers persistent antimicrobial action that keeps working long after the wash. This collection covers the full Bactoshield lineup in both 2% and 4% CHG concentrations, sized for everything from a single clinician's coat pocket to a busy OR supply room.

CHG is the workhorse of pre-operative skin prep and surgical hand antisepsis because it binds to the skin and continues suppressing bacterial regrowth for hours. The 4% formulations — available in the 1-gallon jug (134408), 32-ounce bottle (134424), and travel-friendly 4-ounce bottle (134439) — are typically chosen for surgical hand scrubs and pre-op patient bathing where a higher concentration is preferred. The 2% Bactoshield options, including the 1-gallon jug (132208), 1000 mL dispenser refill (132287), and 4-, 16-, and 32-ounce bottles, suit routine antiseptic handwashing and settings that want reliable coverage with a gentler concentration.

Every Bactoshield scrub in this collection is a fresh-scented amber liquid, non-sterile, which is standard for surgical scrub products used on intact skin. Facilities generally standardize on the gallon jug for high-volume dispensing stations and keep smaller bottles at individual sinks or in kits. If you use wall-mounted dispensers, the 1000 mL refill bottle is the format designed to drop straight in.

Buying for a department? Match the concentration to your protocol first, then choose the size that fits your throughput — gallons for central refilling, mid-size bottles for point-of-use. Explore related products in our Skin Care collection to round out your hand hygiene and prep supplies.