Chloroxylenol, also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant which is used for skin disinfection, and together with alcohol for cleaning surgical instruments. It is also used within a number of household disinfectants and wound cleaners.
Product Description
Para Chloro Meta Xylenol (PCMX) is accessible in white or off white crystalline powder form. Its molar mass is 156.6115. Boiling and melting points of this chemical are 246 degree C and 115 degree C respectively. Flash point of this product is 132 degree centigrade. It has up to 0.10% water content, 1% maximum sulfate and 0.01% maximum ferrous content. Its bulk density is 0.5 g/cm2. It is used as suitable bactericide for glue, fiber, shampoo, soap, paper, leather, paints etc. Standard of this chemical has been verified on the basis of its composition, shelf life and properties.
Para Chloro Meta Xylenol Properties:
- Synonyms: 2-chloro-m-xylenol; 2-chloro-5-hydroxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2-chloro-5-hydroxy-m-xylene; 3,5-dimethyl-4-chlorophenol;4-chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol; 4-chloro-3,5-xylenol; benzytol; chloroxylenol; desson; dettol; espadol; husept extra; nipacide px; ottasept; pcmx
- Appearance: White to off white crystalline powder
- Molecular weight: 156.6115
- Molecular formula: C8H8ClOH
- Melting point: 115 degree centigrade
- Boiling point: 246 degree centigrade
- Flash point: 132 degree centigrade
- Assay (HPLC): 98.0% min
- Water: 0.10% Max
- Ash: 0.05% Max
- Fe: 0.01% Max
- Sulfates: 1% Max
- Bulk density: 0.5 g/cm3
Bactericide for
- Fiber
- Glue
- Leather
- Paints
- Paper
- Shampoo
- Soap
