Casamed™ PCMX USP

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 USP 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 USP 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 USP but can be controlled by the use of easily formulated mixtures of CASAMED™ PCMX USP and other bactericides.

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

• CASAMED™ PCMX USP 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 USP and bactericidal activity can be enhanced by its use.
• For various applications CASAMED™ PCMX USP 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 USP based formulations are more tolerant than most in this respect.
• CASAMED™ PCMX USP is bactericidally active over a pH range of at least 4 - 9.
• CASAMED™ PCMX USP 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	—
Purity	98.5	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

United States Pharmacopeia (USP),

cGMP

Grade

Pharma Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes,

Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 Months