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PCMX 

Chloroxylenol, also more well known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is was first invented in 1927 now is widely used as an antiseptic and disinfectant agent for skin disinfection, and together with alcohol for cleaning surgical instruments. It is also used within a number of household disinfectants and wound cleaners. It is thought to act by disrupting microbial cell walls and inactivating cellular enzymes, and is less effective than some other available agents. It is available here in TOMOSUKE BIOCHEM as well packed crystal powder.

• Commonly used liquid disinfectant and antiseptic for a range of industries.
• Can also be found in hair conditioners, toilet cleaners, deodorants, soaps and paste, as well as common household disinfectants.
• Most effective against gram-positive bacteria but still works against gram-negative bacteria.
• Not significantly toxic to humans when used in liquid/cream antiseptics.

 

             Item                                                                        Standard

         Appearance                                                   White to whitish needle crystals or crystal powder

              Assay                                                                                  ≥99.0%

          Clarity test                                                                               Positive

         Melting Range                                                                         114.0~116.0 ℃

         Water Content                                                                           ≤ 0.50%

     Tetrachloroethylene                                                                        ≤ 0.10%

     3,5-Dimethylphenol                                                                        ≤ 0.30%

2-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol                                                                ≤ 0.30%

2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol                                                           ≤ 0.30%

       Burning Residua                                                                           ≤ 0.10%

            Iron Ions                                                                                ≤ 50.0 mg/kg

            Packaging                                                             25 kg drum, or per customer's request.

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