Di Chloro Meta Xylenol (DCMX) Powder

- CAS Number: 97-23-4

- HS CODE: 29215990

- Molecular Formula: C8H8Cl2O

- Molecular Weight: 206.06 g/mol

- Synonyms: 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-xylenol

Properties

- Appearance: White crystalline powder

- Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents

- pH: 5-7 (1% aqueous solution)

- Stability: Stable under normal conditions

Specifications - Assay: 99% - Melting point: 114-118C - Loss on drying: 0.5% - Residue on ignition: 0.1% - Particle size: 100-200 mesh Applications - Antimicrobial agent in: - Personal care products (shampoos, soaps) - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals - Medical devices - Preservative in: - Food processing - Textile industry - Leather industry.

Dichlorometaxylenol (DCMX) is a versatile antimicrobial and antiseptic agent valued for its potent antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is widely used across pharmaceutical, personal care, household, and industrial applications, providing reliable protection against a broad range of microorganisms.

• Used in topical antiseptic creams and ointments.

• Included in antibacterial and antifungal skin treatments.

• Suitable for first-aid antiseptic solutions and wound-care products.

• Incorporated into hospital-grade disinfectants for medical environments.

• Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses.

• Added to antibacterial soaps and liquid hand washes.

• Used in medicated shampoos for dandruff and scalp care.

• Included in deodorants, foot-care, and acne treatment products.

• Suitable for rinse-off cosmetic formulations that require antimicrobial protection.

• Incorporated into antiseptic body washes and personal hygiene products.

• Used in surface disinfectants and floor cleaners.

• Effective in toilet and bathroom cleaning formulations.

• Employed in hospital and institutional sanitation products.

• Provides long-lasting antimicrobial protection on treated surfaces.

• Applied as an antiseptic for animal skin.

• Used in veterinary wound-cleansing solutions.

• Suitable for disinfecting animal housing and equipment.

• Functions as a preservative in select industrial formulations.

• Used for disinfection of equipment and tools.

• Applied in formulations requiring phenolic-based disinfectants.

Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses

• Stable across a wide pH range

• Effective at low usage concentrations

• Compatible with many surfactants

• Cost-efficient and reliable disinfectant active

Typical Use Levels

• Antiseptic formulations: 0.1% - 0.5%

• Disinfectant solutions: 0.5% - 4.8% (depending on product type and regulatory requirements)