Chemical Name: 4-Chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol, 4-chloro-3,5-xylenol, p-Chloro-m-Xylenol,
para-chloro-meta-xylenol,
Structural Formula:
Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight: 156.61
CAS No.： 88-04-0
EINECS No.： 201-793-8
Edition: Q/320982HXGC 004-2014
Chloroxylenol (PCMX)
-- A secure, high-efficient, broad spectrum, low-toxic antibacterial;
-- Large potency to Gram-positive, Gram-negative, epiphyte and mildew approved by FDA;
-- Good chemical stability, doesn’t lose activity in normal storage conditions;
-- Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol (96%); soluble in ether, in terpenes and in fixed oils. It dissolves in solutions of alkali hydroxides.
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Appearance Odor Assay 3, 5-Xylenol 2-chloro-3,5-Xylenol Iron Residue on ignition Water Melting point Solubility |
White or off-white crystal or crystalline powder Phenol-like 98.5% Min 0.5% Max 0.3% Max 80ppm Max 0.1% Max 0.5% Max 113.5-116℃ Clear solution with no particulate matter |
Chloroxylenol (PCMX) is a low-poison bactericide, can be used in the fields of—
· Personal care products, antibacterial soap, deodorant soap, shampoo, laundry detergent and healthy products, etc
· Household & institutional disinfectant and cleansers, Public & hospital Hygiene.
· Other industrial fields such as film, glue, coating, Lubricating oil/metal cutting fluid antiseptic fungicide, textile and paper making, etc.