PARA CHLORO META XYLENOL (PCMX)

Independent reference data for PARA CHLORO META XYLENOL (PCMX) (CAS 88-04-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

PCMX is one of the biocides commonly used in metalworking fluids. [Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-102, 1998, Table 4-1]Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Synonyms and trade names

4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol; chloroxylenol; 88-04-0; PCMX; 4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol; Benzytol; p-Chloro-m-xylenol; Ottasept; parachlorometaxylenol; 2-Chloro-m-xylenol; 4-Chloro-m-xylenol; Desson; Espadol; Chloro-xylenol; Ottasept Extra; Phenol, 4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Chloroxylenol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Preservative
GHS notification summary	1.1% (11 / 1041)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	1.1% (11 / 1041)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H315, H317, H319

H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

PARA CHLORO META XYLENOL (PCMX) · CAS 88-04-0 · C8H9ClO. UNII 0F32U78V2Q. Boiling Point: 246; Boiling Point: 246 °C; Melting Point: 115.5 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.