Chemical Name: 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Another Name: DCMX
CAS No.:133-53-9
Molecular Formula: C8H8Cl2O
Molecular weight: 191.05
Appearance: Yellowish to grey flakes or powder
Assay: 98%
Chemical Name: 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Another Name: DCMX
CAS No.:133-53-9
Molecular Formula: C8H8Cl2O
Molecular weight: 191.05
Appearance: Yellowish to grey flakes or powder
Assay: 98%
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol quick Details
Chemical Name: 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Another Name: DCMX
CAS No.:133-53-9
Molecular Formula: C8H8Cl2O
Molecular weight: 191.05
Appearance: Yellowish to grey flakes or powder
Assay: 98%
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenoltypical Properties
Item | Standard |
Appearance | Yellowish to grey flakes or powder, slight compact |
Smell | Phenol-like |
Purity | 98.0% Min |
Water | 0.5% Max |
Iron | 80ppm Max |
Residue on ignition | 0.5% Max |
Clarity of solution | Clear solution free of particles |
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenolPacking
20kg (4kg * 5 PE bag) per cardboard drum
NW for 20’FCL with pallets: 7200kg ( 360drums )
NW for 20’FCL without pallets: 9600kg ( 480drums )
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenolApplication:
Dichloroxylenol (DCMX) is frequently used in such industry fields of :
1. Personal care products, antibacterial hand soap, soap, shampoo and healthy products;
2. Household institutional disinfectant and cleansers, Public hospital Hygiene;
3. Other industrial fields such asfilm, glue, oiled, textile and paper making, etc.
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
no data available
5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7.Handling and storage
7.1Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove’s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state | no data available |
Colour | no data available |
Odour | no data available |
Melting point/ freezing point | 250°C(lit.) |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 180°C/10mmHg(lit.) |
Flammability | no data available |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 100°C(lit.) |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | no data available |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | no data available |
Vapour pressure | no data available |
Density and/or relative density | 1.02g/cm3 |
Relative vapour density | no data available |
Particle characteristics | no data available |