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Chloroxylenol, also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant which is used 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.
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White to cream crystals |
| Odour | Phenolic characteristic odour |
| Solubility | Clear solution |
| Melting Point Range ºC | 114-116 |
| Purity | 98.5% Min |
| Perchlorethylene | 0.1% Max |
| Impurity OCMX | 0.3% Max |
| Impurity MX | 0.5% Max |
| Impurity PCMC | 0.1% Max |
| Impurity DCMX | 0.3% Max |
| Iron | 80 ppm Max |
| Copper | 20 ppm max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.1% Max |
| Water | 0.5% Max |
Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics.
