PHENOXYETHANOL 99%, L

Parameter	Feature
Phenoxyethanol	Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Phenoxytolozole, Dovanol EP/EPH, Protectol PE, Emery 6705, Rose ether, 1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane, β-hydroxyethylphenyl ether, Phenylcellosol
Formula	C8H10O2
Structure
IUPAC	2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol
INCI	PHENOXYETHANOL
CAS	122-99-6
Clay mass	138.166 g/mol
Density	1.102 g/cm3
Solubility	In water 26 g/kg Completely soluble in: chloroform, alkali, diethyl ether. Miscible in: acetone, ethanol, glycerine

Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₅OC₂H₄OH. It is a colourless oily liquid. It can be classified as glycol ether and phenol ether. Phenoxyethanol has bactericidal properties. It is often used in combination with quaternary ammonium compounds.

In cosmetics, phenoxyethanol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentrations. Phenoxyethanol is used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent and antiseptic. Main functions: product preservative, but can also be used as a fragrance to allow for larger packaging and multiple uses and to avoid bacterial contamination. As a preservative (maximum use concentration 1%), it mainly acts against bacteria. Phenoxyethanol is often used in combination with parabens. The optimum effect of phenoxyethanol is in the pH range of 4 to 5. It is a stabiliser that inhibits the oxidative degradation of the product, which means that it allows the products to work more efficiently for a longer time. An antioxidant that protects against damage caused by free radicals. A solvent, which helps to dissolve other ingredients in the product formula. As many consumers are concerned about parabens, it is used as an alternative preservative for marketing purposes, although it is most often found in combination with parabens.

Its functions (INCI)

• Antimicrobial: helps to slow down the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and neutralise microbial growth.
• Preservative : inhibits the growth of micro-organisms in cosmetic products.

In the paint industry, phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for paint inks, waxes, shellac, paints, varnishes and epoxy resin coatings. It can therefore be used in paint strippers, especially in combination with compatible viscosity enhancers, to make the mixture adhere to the painted surfaces. Phenoxyethanol products provide easy paint removal without damaging the surface and structure of metal, concrete or other finishes. It is important to check that phenoxyethanol does not dissolve the parts or their structure.

In laboratories and educational institutions, 2-phenoxyethanol is used in research for the control of bacterial growth, and in disinfection or aquaculture studies to determine the optimum anaesthetic action for individual species. In some cases, phenoxyethanol may be used as a euthanasia agent for fish living in aquariums and for diseased fish.

In the cleaning industry, it can be used as a degreasing agent in carpet cleaners, as a solvent for cellulose acetate, paints, inks, rubbers and other derivatives.

In the fragrance industry, phenoxyethanol is the raw material precursor for various esters and ethers used in the soap, perfume and flavour industries. It is sometimes used in combination with flavourings to enhance the sense of smell or as a flavouring agent.

In fish farming, 2-phenoxyethanol, a common fish anaesthetic, is widely used to sedate and transport fish. Effective concentrations of 2-phenoxyethanol anaesthetic for many species of fish range from 200 to 600 μLL/L.

In metalworking, 2-phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in metalworking fluids such as metal cutting machine fluids or drilling machine fluids. Its use is possible both as a constituent and as an additive to prevent the fluids from becoming malodorous and losing their technical characteristics.

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