Chloroxylenol(PCMX)
Other Name: Chloroxylenol // 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol // p-Chloro-m-Xylenol
CAS No. : 88-04-0
EinecsNo. : 201-793-8
Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight: 156.61
Characteristics
- PCMX is a secure, high-efficient, broad spectrum, low-toxic
antiseptic.
- Large potency to Gram-positive, Gram-negative, epiphyte and mildew
approved by FDA .
- Good chemical stability and doesn’t lose the activity in normal
storage conditions.
- Solubility in water is 0.03wt%, freely soluble in organic solvent
such as alcohols, ethers, polyglycols, etc. and solutions of alkali
hydroxides.
Specification
Appearance | White to off-white crystal |
Smell | Phenol-like |
Content of active matter, % | 98.5Min |
Melting point, °C | 113.5-116 |
Water, wt % | 0.5Max |
Iron, ppm | 80Max |
Residue on ignition, % | 0.1Max |
3, 5-Xylenol, % | 0.5 Max |
2-chloro-3,5-Xylenol, % | 0.3 Max |
Clarity of solution | Clear solution free of particles |
Application
- Low-poison antibacterial, frequently used in personal care products
such as hand-cleaning detergent, soap, dandruff control shampoo and
healthy products, etc.
- Common dosage in lotion as follows: 0.5~1 wt‰ in liquid detergent,
1 wt% in antibacterial handing detergent, 4.5~5.0 wt% in
disinfectant.
- In addtion , it has been used in other fields such as glue,
painting, textile, pulp,etc.
Packing :25 kg /cardboard drum with PE inner bag.