Dichloroxylenol
Agent Name
Dichloroxylenol
CAS Number
133-53-9
Formula
C8-H8-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol; 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-xylenol; 3,5-Dimethyl-2,4-dichlorophenol; 3,5-Xylenol, 2,4-dichloro-; Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-; DCMX; Decasept; Dichloroxylenolum [INN-Latin]; Dichlorxylenolum; Dicloroxilenol [INN-Spanish]; Dicloroxilenolo [DCIT]; Dixol; Hewsol; Ottacide; Phenol, 2,4-dichloro-3,5-dimethyl-; Prinsyl; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White or cream colored crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a bacteriostat (in soaps), mold inhibitor, and preservative; [Merck Index] Not produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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