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Chemical name: 4-Chloro-3,5-Xylenol (PCMX)
Trade name:
NIPACIDE PX
CAS number: 88-04-0
Index Number: 604-038-00-4
EINECS number: 201-793-8
Chemical characterization of Nipacide PX:
4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol ,p-Chloro-m-xylenol; Chlorxylenol; 4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol ,PCMX
Nipacide PX is a low toxicity biocide, para-chloro-3,5-m-xylenol.
Nipacide PX offers efficiency against bacteria, fungi and yeast.
Nipacide PX is provides complete microbiological protection of water-based paints in the wet state.
Description of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX is a low toxicity antiseptic/disinfectant active.
Nipacide PX is effective against a wide range of microorganisms including gram positive and gram negative bacteria, yeast and fungi.
Applications of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX is recommended for use as the active agent in formulated disinfectants for general purpose disinfection.
Nipacide PX can also be used in antibacterial hand-soaps
Use levels of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX should be evaluated in formulated disinfectants at levels between 3% and 5%, which in final use would further be diluted typically 1:40 with water, depending on the final application area.
Microbiological data of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX has a broad spectrum of activity which is demonstrated by the following MIC data.
CHEMICAL NAME:
88-04-0
PRODUCT FUNCTION:
Biocide/Preservative
CHEMICAL TYPE:
Industrial Biocides
APPLICATIONS:
Hard surface cleaning
Toilet & hygienic cleaning
Product class: 4-Chloro-3.5-Xylenol
Physical Form: Powder
Active content (ca.): 99%
Temperature stability: °C
Recommended Use Level: %
Applications of Nipacide PX:
Hard surface cleaning
Toilet & hygienic cleaning
Medical disinfectants
Organism MIC (ppm):
Bacteria
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: 1000
Salmonella entiritidis: 100
Proteus vulgaris: 100
Escherichia coli: 50
Staphylococcus aureus: 10
Fungi
Aspergillus niger: 200
Penicillium chrysogenum: 1000
Alternaria solani: 200
Mucor racemosis: 1000
Yeast
Candida albicans: 50
Saccharomyces cerevisiae: 50
Formulation Recommendations of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX is recommended for use with castor oil soaps or anionic surfactants.
Nipacide PX should not be used with cationic or nonionic surfactants as these tend to decrease the stability of formulations, resulting in lowered activity.
Disinfectant Formulations of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX Disinfectant %(w/v):
Nipacide PX: 4.00
Pine oil (70%): 5.00
Isopropyl alcohol: 25.00
Castor oil soap (30%): 25.00
Water: 41.00
Alternative Nipacide PX Formulation:
Nipacide PX: 5.00
Terpineol BP: 10.00
Alcohol (95%): 20.00
Castor oil Soap (30%): 6.30
Potassium Hydroxide: 13.60
Oleic acid: 7.50
Water: 37.60
Nipacide PX disinfectants are recommended for general disinfection of;
• Floors and Walls
• Sinks
• Bathrooms
• Urinals
• Waste receptacles
• Locker rooms
Antimicrobial Hand-soap (%W/V):
Nipacide PX: 3.00
Hexylene Glycol: 3.00
Alpha olefin sulphonate: 7.00
Cocoamidopropyl betaine: 5.00
Water: 82.00
Chemical compatibility of Nipacide PX;
Nipacide PX should not be used in formulations containing cationic, nonionic surfactants or unsaturated soaps.
The compatibility of Nipacide PX should be checked and evaluated before use
AVAILABLE MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING:
• In can challenge.
• Dry film
• Chemical analysis
• Identification
• Disinfectant testing
• Microbiological audits
Effective and broad spectrum disinfectant.
No EU use.
Benefits of Nipacide PX:
Nipacide PX is an effective and broad spectrum disinfectant.
Concentration : 100 %
CAS number : 88-04-0
EINECS number : 201-793-8
Hazard symbols Xn
R phrases 22 36/38 43
Hazards identification of Nipacide PX:
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
First aid measures of Nipacide PX:
General information:
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately
Remove affected person from danger area, lay him down.
After inhalation:
Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him calm.
Take medical treatment.
After contact with skin:
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.
Take for medical treatment.
After contact with eyes:
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice
After ingestion:
When swallowed seek medical aid immediately and show the physician the packaging or the label of the packaging.
Do not induce vomiting.
Let plenty of water be drunk in small gulps.
Fire-fighting measures of Nipacide PX:
Suitable extinguishing media:
water spray jet
foam
dry powder
carbon dioxide
Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours:
In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Special protective equipment for firefighting:
Use self-contained breathing apparatus
