Preservatives & Biocides
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Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol
CAS Number
15733-22-9
EC Number
239-825-8
What is Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol?
Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol (CAS 15733-22-9) is the sodium salt form of chlorocresol, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.
Where is Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol used?
- Cosmetics and topical pharmaceuticals: preservative in creams, lotions and ointments, controlling gram-positive bacteria and fungi
- Industrial cleaning and disinfectants: hard-surface sanitizers and instrument disinfection products
- Water treatment: biocide controlling microbial fouling in process water and cooling systems
- It is effective in rinse-off and leave-on products at neutral-to-alkaline pH.
Good to know: Its water-soluble character makes it a practical alternative to the free acid form where pH compatibility and ease of incorporation matter.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging from kilogram-scale bags to bulk sacks
Other Names (Synonyms)
Sodium p-chloro-m-cresolate|Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl-, sodium salt|343KVA8Y38|PREVENTOL CMK SODIUM SALT|4-CHLORO-M-CRESOL, SODIUM SALT|Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl-, sodium salt (1:1)|RefChem:887768
How is Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
H312 Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
H335 May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]