PCMX Details
Product name: PCMX
Chemical name:4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Synonyms: Chloroxylenol, 4-Chloro-3, 5-Xylenol 2-chloro-5-hydroxy-m-xylene, 2-chloro-m-xylenol, para-chloro-meta-xylenol, p-Chloro-m-Xylenol
CAS No.: 88-04-0
Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
EINECS NO.: 201-793-8
Category: antimicrobial agent, disinfectant and bactericide
PCMX Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White or cream crystals or crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Clear solution with no particulate matter |
| Assay | ≥99.00% |
| Tetrachloroethylene | ≤0.1% |
| 2-Chloro-3,5-Xylenol | ≤0.3% |
| 3,5-Xylenol | ≤0.3% |
| 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-Xylenol(DCMX) | ≤0.3% |
| Iron | ≤50.0 mg/kg |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Water | ≤0.50% |
| Melting range | 114-116℃ |
Use
Hand sanitizers
PCMX is an active ingredient in hand sanitizers and antibacterial soaps,which kills or inhibits the bacteria growth on the skin.
Public & hospital Hygiene
PCMX is used in hospitals and healthcare settings as a disinfectant for surfaces, equipment and instruments.
It helps to prevent the spread of infections.
Household disinfectant and cleansers
In some household cleaning products, chloroxylenol is multi-purpose cleaners and surface disinfectants.
Personal care products 
PCMX is an important material in antibacterial hand soap, soap, shampoo and healthy products.
Industry
The industry applications includes inks, plywood, plastic, especially for rigid and semi-rigid PVC sheet metal, leather.
Packaging
25kg/fiber drum, G.W.:27kg
Storage
Keep in cool and dry place, far away from water. Shelf life:two years.
