AXCIDE PCMX
GENERAL
Chemical Name 4-chloro-3, 5-xylenol
Synonyms Chloroxylenol, 4-chloroxylenol, 4-chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol,
Chemical Formula C8H9ClO
CAS No. 88-04-0
Molecular Weight 156.61
Appearance White crystalline powder
SPECIFICATIONS
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUE
Active Content (%): 98.5 min
Melting point, ºC 114-116
Sulfate ash,% 1.0 max
Moisture Content, % 0.5 max
Impurities Content,% 0.1 max
APPLICATIONS
PCMX is a low-toxicity biocide for protection against most species of Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacterial, epiphyte and mildew. It has been used as bactericide agent in disinfectant, personal
care products, antidandruff shampoo and antibacterial bar soap. In addition, it also can be used as an
antiseptic or fungicide in glues, paints, fibers, paper processing, leather processing, photographic
products, textile etc. The ideal chemical dosages as follow: 0.5-0.15 in liquid detergent, 1% in
antibacterial hand soap and 4.5-5.0% in disinfectants.