Materials for Biocide Formulation

Active ingredient:  para-chloro-meta-xylenol

Other Names:  4-chloro-3,5-xylenol; 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (IUPAC); Chloroxylenol; Chlorodimethylphenol; p-Chloro-m-xylenol; 2-Chloro-m-xylenol; PCMX

CAS: 88-04-0

Formula: C8H9ClO

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 156.611 g/mol

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Active ingredient content: 99%

Appearance & Physical State: white crystalline powder

pH: 5.6 (not applicable)

Melting Point: 113-116℃

Boiling Point: 246°C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 105.9°C

Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Volatile in steam. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.  

Storage Conditions: store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated areas away from incompatible substances.  Avoid contact with: strong bases, strong oxidizers Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.  

Packing:  25 kg in reinforced polyethylene plastic bag.

Product Description and Uses:  an effective, safe biocide widely used as disinfectant and antiseptic in many personal care and household toiletry products.  It is also used as a medical and surgical disinfectant, as well as an industrial disinfectant and preservative in paper, leather, textiles and many other industrial processing applications, including disinfecting photos.