Para Chloro Meta Xylenol (PCMX)

About Para Chloro Meta Xylenol (PCMX)

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 246C and 115C, respectively. The flash point of this product is 132C. It has up to 0.10% water content, 1% maximum sulfate, and 0.01% maximum ferrous content. Its bulk density is 0.5 g/cm. It is used as a suitable bactericide for glue, fiber, shampoo, soap, paper, leather, paints, etc. The standard of this chemical has been verified on the basis of its composition, shelf life, and properties.

PCMX, also known as Para Chloro Meta Xylenol, is a universal, powerful antimicrobial agent that has found its way into various industries. It is known to contain superior bactericidal properties and is best suited in personal care products such as shampoos and soaps, as well as in industrial applications such as adhesives, paper, leather, paints, and fibers. Its crystalline powder form is very stable, hence easy to handle, with a long shelf life and constant performance under different conditions. Having very low impurities and low water, para chloro meta xylenol (PCMX) is highly purified and effective to the highest quality standards. The chemical has the best physical characteristics, such as specific melting point, boiling point, and bulk density, which allow it to be used in both small-scale and large-scale production processes. Para chloro meta xylenol (PCMX) is reliable, efficient, and safe enough to be used in recommended concentrations and ensures the maximum microbial control with preservation of product integrity. Manufacturers across the globe have confidence in it, and it has continued to be a favorite antimicrobial application. 

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: CHClOH
• Melting point: 115C
• Boiling point: 246C
• Flash point: 132C
• 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/cm

Applications as Bactericide for:

• Fiber
• Glue
• Leather
• Paints
• Paper
• Shampoo
• Soap