Di-Chloroxylenol (DCMX)
Basic Information
| Chemical Name: |
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-Xylenol,
2,4-di-chloro-3,5-meta-xylenol, Di-Chloroxylenol, Dichloroxylen |
| Molecular Formula: |
C8H8Cl2O |
| Molecular Weight: |
191.0 |
| CAS No.: |
133-53-9 |
| EINECS No.: |
205-109-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
Di-Chloroxylenol (DCMX)
A security and efficient antiseptic & bactericide;
Solubility: 0.2 g/L in water (20ºC), very soluble in organic solvent such as alcohol, ether, ketone, etc., and soluble in alkaline solutions.
Quality Specification:
Di-Chloroxylenol (DCMX)
| Item |
Standard |
| Appearance |
Yellowish to grey flakes or powder, slight compact |
| Smell |
Phenol-like |
| Purity |
98.0% Min |
| Water |
0.5% Max |
| Iron |
80ppm Max |
| Residue on ignition |
0.5% Max |
| Clarity of solution |
Clear solution free of particles |
Application
Di-Chloroxylenol (DCMX) is frequently used in such industry fields of :
Personal care products, antibacterial hand soap, soap, shampoo and healthy products;
Household & institutional disinfectant and cleansers, Public & hospital Hygiene;
Other industrial fields such as film, glue, oiled, textile and paper making, etc.
Packing
Di-Chloroxylenol (DCMX) Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton
Other package sizes are available upon request.
Storage
Di-Chloroxylenol Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Period of validity
36 months
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