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Phenoxy Ethanol

Chemical Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
Other Names: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Chemical Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
CAS No.: 122-99-6
EC No.: 204-589-7
HSN Code: 29094300
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor: Mild rose-like odor

Chemical Properties Typical Specifications

• Purity: 99% min

• Color: APHA < 20

• Acidity: Max 0.1%

• Water Content: ≤ 0.5%

• Refractive Index: 1.531 – 1.535

Applications / Uses 1. Cosmetics & Personal Care

Phenoxyethanol is widely used as a preservative in:

• Shampoo & conditioner

• Creams & lotions

• Liquid detergents

• Handwash & dishwash

• Wet wipes

• Serums & cosmetics formulation
  It controls bacteria, yeast, and mold growth.

2. Pharmaceuticals

• Used as a preservative in topical formulations

• Solvent in ointments

3. Paints & Coatings

• Used as coalescing agent

• Improves film formation

4. Inks & Dyes

• Solvent for dye formulation

• Stabilizer for ink systems

5. Industrial Uses

• Used in household cleaning formulations

• Used in adhesive formulations

Advantages

• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity

• Stable over wide pH (3–10)

• Compatible with most surfactants

• Less irritation compared to parabens

Phenoxyethanol is widely used as a solvent in resins and as an improving agent for paints, printing inks, and ballpoint pens. Phenoxyethanol also acts as an infiltrating agent and bactericide in detergents. In water-based coatings, phenoxyethanol serves as a film-forming aid. Additionally, phenoxyethanol is used as an anesthetic and fixative in perfumes. The versatility of phenoxyethanol makes it valuable across industries.

2-Phenoxyethanol is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild aromatic odor. It is widely used as a preservative, solvent, and stabilizer in various industrial and consumer applications. Due to its excellent antimicrobial properties, it is especially preferred in cosmetics and personal care formulations as a safer alternative to parabens.

The product is miscible with water and most organic solvents, providing good formulation flexibility. It offers broad-spectrum protection against bacteria and helps enhance the stability and shelf life of finished products.

2-Phenoxyethanol is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products, household and institutional cleaners, paints, coatings, inks, pharmaceuticals, agrochemical formulations, and textile processing. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades comply with international regulatory requirements when used within prescribed limits.

Key Features

• Excellent preservative efficacy

• Good solvent and stabilizing properties

• Broad compatibility with formulations

• Paraben-free preservative option

• Stable over wide pH range

Typical Applications

• Shampoos, creams, lotions, wipes

• Handwash, floor cleaners, disinfectants

• Water-based paints and inks

• Pharmaceutical creams and gels

• Agrochemical and textile formulations