Description
Para-Chloro-Meta-Xylenol (PCMX), also known as Chloroxylenol, is an antiseptic and disinfectant.
PCMX Uses
PCMX, or Chloroxylenol, is used to disinfect skin and for cleaning surgical instruments. Due to its antiseptic properties, PCMX is used in many household disinfectants and wound cleaners. PCMX is also sometimes used as an ingredient in personal care products, such as antibacterial soaps.
Additional Information About PCMX
Virucidal Efficacy of PCMX and Salicylic Acid Microbicidal Actives against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Ijaz, Khalid. “Virucidal Efficacy of PCMX and Salicylic Acid Microbicidal Actives against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)”, 2020 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc.Control, 24 May 2020, https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(20)30313-8/fulltext. 6 June 2020.
PCMX and Spray Formula w3 percent PCMX
Additional information
| CAS# | 88-04-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H9OCl |
