Cresylic Acid 25kg

Cresylic Acid 25kg

Cresylic acid is a high-purity mixture of methylphenols (cresols) used primarily in manufacturing disinfectants, phenolic resins, and chemical intermediates.

Key applications include producing agricultural pesticides, wire enamels, solvents, surfactants, wood preservatives, and mining flotation agents. Its strong antiseptic properties make it common in industrial sanitation. Cresylic Acid 25kg

Industrial and Chemical Applications
Phenolic Resins & Plastics: Crucial in producing phenol-formaldehyde and epoxy resins used in circuit boards, coatings, laminates, and construction materials.
Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for making antioxidants (like BHT), agricultural chemicals (herbicide intermediates), and dyes/pigments.
Solvents & Processing: Used as a reactive solvent for wire enameling in electrical motors and as a degreasing/decarbonizing agent in industrial cleaners.
Mining & Oilfield: Used as a flotation agent in mining to separate minerals from ore (copper, zinc) and as a mud additive in oil drilling.

Disinfectants and Preservatives
Antiseptics & Sanitizers: Due to its strong antimicrobial efficacy, it is used as a disinfectant in industrial settings, veterinary practices, and in the production of sheep dips.
Wood Preservation: Used to treat wood products such as railroad ties, utility poles, and fence posts.

Common Products Containing Cresylic Acid
Cleaning Agents: Found in carbolic soap and various industrial disinfectants.
Paint & Coatings: Used in the formulation of paint strippers and varnish.
Agricultural Products: Used in the production of pesticides and weed killers.
Cresylic Acid 25kg