Casamed™ PCMX

Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Antibacterial Agent,

Preservative

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Preservative

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Microbial Control & Preservation

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Microbial Control & Preservatives

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Anti-Bacterial,

Anti-Fungal

HII Features

Anti-bacterial,

Anti-fungal,

Good Compatibility,

Less Corrosion,

Works Over A Wide pH Range

Antimicrobial Activity

CASAMED™ PCMX is a bactericidal active which, in a large number of differing formulations, has been proved over many years to be highly efficient against a wide range of microorganisms. CASAMED™ PCMX is bactericidal, not merely bacteriostatic and control is afforded versus fungi, gram positive, gram negative bacteria and some viruses. Many virus types are resistant to chemical germicides including CASAMED™ PCMX but can be controlled by the use of easily formulated mixtures of CASAMED™ PCMX and other bactericides.

Other general advantages of CASAMED™ PCMX preparations when compared with other bactericidal agents are:

• CASAMED™ PCMX is compatible with a wide range of anionic and amphoteric surfactants and soaps and formulation is easy. Pine oil is a useful carrier and adjunct for CASAMED™ PCMX and bactericidal activity can be enhanced by its use.
• For various applications CASAMED™ PCMX may be formulated with other chlorinated phenols, sulfur and quaternary ammonium compounds. It is compatible with a wide variety of pharmaceuticals including hydrocortisones, pramoximes, propylparaban and sulphathiazoles.
• Dirt and particulate soil can inactivate all bactericides to a greater or lesser extent. CASAMED™ PCMX based formulations are more tolerant than most in this respect.
• CASAMED™ PCMX is bactericidally active over a pH range of at least 4 - 9.
• CASAMED™ PCMX exhibits low metal corrosivity; an important factor where instrument sterilization is involved.

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care,

Laundry & Fabric Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Industrial Cleaning,

Institutional & Catering

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Laboratory & Diagnostics

Home Care Applications

Bar Soaps

I&I Cleaning Applications

Liquid Soap,

Medical/Healthcare Applications

Applications

• Hospital and General Medical Use
• Household and General Germicidal Use
• Industrial Use

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Odor

Characteristic odor

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	114 – 116	°C	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

British Pharmacopeia (BP),

FDA Compliant,

cGMP

Grade

Pharma Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes,

Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 Months