Dichloro-dimethylphenol (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
Dichloro-dimethylphenol (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:
| 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
Dichloro-dimethylphenol (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
Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton Other package sizes are available upon request. Storage
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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