4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC)

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Where is 4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC) found?

4-chloro-3-cresol is used as a disinfectant and preservative found in creams, shampoos, antiseptics, disinfectants, and fungicides.

How can you avoid contact with 4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC)?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
• 2-Chloro-hydroxytoluene
• 3-Methyl-4-chlorophenol
• 4-Chloro-3-cresol
• 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
• 4-Chloro-5-methylphenol
• 4-Chloro-m-cresol
• 6-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene
• 6-Chloro-m-cresol
• AI3-00075
• Aptal
• BRN 1237629
• Baktol
• Baktolan
• CCRIS 1938
• CMK
• Candaseptic
• Caswell No. 185A
• Chlorcresolum
• Chlorkresolum
• Chloro-3-cresol
• Chlorocresol
• Chlorocresolo
• Chlorocresolum
• Chlorocresolum [INN-Latin]
• Chlorocresolum [Latin]
• Chlorokresolum
• Clorocresol
• Clorocresol [INN-Spanish]
• Clorocresol [Spanish]
• Clorocresolo
• Clorocresolo [DCIT]
• EINECS 200-431-6
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code
• 064206
• HSDB 5198
• NSC 4166
• Ottafact
• PCMC
• Parachlorometacresol
• Parmetol
• Parol
• Peritonan
• Perol
• Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl-
• Preventol CMK
• RCRA waste number U039
• Raschit
• Raschit K
• Rasen-Anicon
• p-Chlor-m-cresol
• p-Chloro-m-cresol
• p-Chlorocresol
• 4-Chloro-1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene
• 4-06-00-02064 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

What are some products that may contain 4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC)?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for 4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC).

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For additional information about products that might contain 4-Chloro-3-Cresol (PCMC), visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.