Cosmetic Preservatives PCMX CAS 88-04-0
Cosmetic Preservatives PCMX CAS 88-04-0
Product Name: Chloroxylenol, PCMX,
Chemical Name: 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol; 4-chloro-3,5-xylenol; p-Chloro-m-Xylenol; para-chloro-meta-xylenol;
CAS No.: 88-04-0
EINECS No.: 201-793-8
Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight:156.61
Specification
Item | Specification |
Purity | ≥99.0% |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Water | ≤ 0.5% |
Melting Point | 114℃~116℃ |
Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
Perchlorethylene: | 0.1% max |
Iron | ≤ 80ppm |
Copper: | 20ppm max |
2-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (OCMX) | ≤ 0.3% |
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (DCMX) | ≤ 0.5% |
chlorocresol ,4-chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMX): | 0.1% max |
Physical and Chemical Properties
1) White crystalline powder, slight aromatic odor. Melting point is 114℃~116℃, Boiling point is 246℃.
2) Slightly soluble in water, soluble in dilute alkali solutions, freely soluble in many organic solvent & alkaline solution.
3) Large potency to Gram-positive, Gram-negative, epiphyte and mildew approved by FDA;
4) Good chemical stability, doesn’t lose activity in normal storage conditions;
Characteristic:
² A secure, high-efficient, broad spectrum, low-toxic antibacterial;
² Friendly to human body, can be used in disinfectant of skin mucous membrane;
² Friendly to environment, formaldehyde-free, Non-toxic impurities, easily degradable;
² Well compatibility with anionic surfactant, Non-ionic surfactant and emulgator. Good synergistic effect with other antiseptic and bactericide;
² Ph range of application: 4-12
Application:
PCMX is a highly effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial and preservative, used to inhibit bacteria, fungi and mold growth. Display a combination of sterilization and preservation of unique, so efficient and no toxic in many sterilization application. The extensive application of sterilization in family, medicine, industrial supplies.
