Chloroxylenol (PCMX) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- PCMX
- Para-Chloro-Meta-Xylenol
- Parachlorometaxylenol
- 4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylphenol
Chloroxylenol supplier for personal-care, cleaning and pharmaceutical formulators in Malaysia. Also known as PCMX, para-chloro-meta-xylenol and 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, this phenolic antimicrobial is selected as an antiseptic and disinfectant active in soaps, hand washes, hygiene products and hard-surface cleaners.
Commercial material is typically a white to pale-yellow crystalline solid or powder. It dissolves readily in ethanol and common organic solvents but is only sparingly soluble in water, so formulations usually carry it in alcohol or surfactant systems. Technical and high-purity antimicrobial grades are the main buyer choices.
Personal-care plants use chloroxylenol in medicated soaps and hygiene washes. Cleaning chemical makers use it in industrial and institutional disinfectants. Pharmaceutical formulators specify suitable grades for topical antiseptic and wound-cleaning preparations.
Send the required grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 88-04-0
- Formula
- C8H9ClO
- Grade
- antimicrobial, technical, high purity
- Appearance
- white to pale-yellow crystalline solid
Chloroxylenol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical chloroxylenol | white to pale-yellow crystalline solid or powder | confirmed against the required specification | Antimicrobial active for industrial and institutional disinfectant, detergent-sanitiser and hard-surface cleaner formulations. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity chloroxylenol | white to pale-yellow crystalline solid or fine powder | confirmed against the required specification | Antiseptic and antibacterial active for medicated soaps, hand washes, hygiene products and selected pharmaceutical topical preparations. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy chloroxylenol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for chloroxylenol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to pale-yellow crystalline solid or powder | — |
| Solubility | soluble in ethanol and common organic solvents; sparingly soluble in water | — |
| Chemical identity | chloroxylenol (PCMX), CAS 88-04-0 | — |
| Assay and related controls | purity, melting range, moisture and residual impurities confirmed against the required grade | — |
Chloroxylenol applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials. Handle concentrated material with gloves and eye protection; rinse thoroughly with water on contact.
Common questions about chloroxylenol
Are chloroxylenol and PCMX the same chemical?
Yes. Chloroxylenol is the chemical name; PCMX and para-chloro-meta-xylenol are common trade and systematic forms of the same material, also written as parachlorometaxylenol or 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol. State the grade and assay you need when enquiring, because commercial lots differ by purity and documentation.
Which chloroxylenol grade should I request?
Technical grades are commonly used in industrial disinfectants and cleaner formulations. High-purity material is usually preferred for medicated soaps, hand washes and pharmaceutical antiseptic work. Send the finished-product type and any assay or impurity limits so the suitable grade can be matched.
Is chloroxylenol soluble in water?
It is sparingly soluble in water and is normally dissolved in ethanol or another alcohol, or carried in a surfactant system, before dilution into the finished product. Tell us the solvent or base system you use if you need handling or packing advice with the quotation.
What specifications should a buyer provide for PCMX?
State the intended application and any limits for assay, appearance, melting range, moisture and residual impurities. For an existing production formula, include the current specification or certificate requirements so the quoted grade can be aligned more closely.
Can documentation and packing be requested with the quotation?
Yes. List the required product documents and preferred pack format in the enquiry. Available documentation, packing and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a chloroxylenol price enquiry?
Provide the grade or purity target, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred packing, documentation needs and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.