Formulation with PCMX (Chloroxylenol)

Regarding your questions about formulating with PCMX (Chloroxylenol):

1. Adding Extracts (like Aloe Vera or flower extracts): It is important to be cautious when adding other ingredients, such as plant extracts, to a PCMX-based formula. The effectiveness of PCMX as a disinfectant is highly dependent on the overall formulation. Adding certain extracts or other components could potentially interfere with the PCMX, reducing its stability or ability to kill microorganisms. While specific interactions depend on the extract and the formula, it is generally recommended to keep disinfectant formulations as simple as possible to ensure the active ingredient remains effective, unless compatibility and efficacy with specific additives have been tested and confirmed.

2. Adding Other Disinfectants (like Silver Nano) or Replacing Alcohol Gel: PCMX is a potent disinfectant on its own when used at appropriate concentrations and with sufficient contact time. For instance, for hand disinfectant products, a concentration of 0.2%-0.5% PCMX is often recommended and can be effective against various microorganisms, including viruses. If you are using PCMX at an effective concentration and the formulation is stable, adding other disinfectants like Silver Nano may not be necessary to achieve the desired level of disinfection. PCMX at effective concentrations can indeed serve as an alternative to alcohol-based disinfectants, depending on the specific application and required spectrum of activity.

In summary, proper formulation is key to PCMX's efficacy. While PCMX can be effective on its own, adding other ingredients should be done with caution as they might reduce its performance. Using PCMX at the recommended effective concentration is often sufficient without needing additional disinfectants.