2-Phenoxyethanol is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild, floral odor. It has antimicrobial properties that help prevent the growth of bacteria and microorganisms.
Overview
Product Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
Synonym: Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenyl cellosolve, EPH, Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether, 2-Phenoxyethanol
CAS No.: 122-99-6
Molecular Formula:C8H10O2
EINECS NO.: 204-589-7
Category: preservative in cosmetic
2-Phenoxyethanol Properties
| Item | Industrial grade | Pharmaceutical grade |
| Appearance | Colorless and Clear liquid | Colorless and Clear liquid |
| Assay | ≥90.00% | ≥99.00% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% | ≤0.1% |
| Color | ≤100APHA | ≤30APHA |
| PH | 5.0-7.0 | 5.00-7.00 |
| Phenol | ≤200.0PPM | ≤25.0PPM |
2-Phenoxyethanol Use
Cosmetics
2-Phenoxyethanol is commonly a preservative in cosmetic and personal care products. It has important uses in skincare products such as lotions, creams and serums, as well as makeup products like mascaras and eyeliners. HSH-EPH is a penetrants and fungicides in detergents, also use in hair color and nail polish color.
Perfumes and fragrances
HSH-EPH has application as a fixative in perfumes and fragrances. It has mild, floral scent that is often used in perfumes and colognes.
Solvent
2-Phenoxyethanol is the solvent for acrylic resin, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, epoxy resin, phenoxy resin. It becomes an ideal solvent for methyl hydroxybenzoate.
Paints & inks
And it is also a solvent and improving agent for paints, printing ink,ballpoint ink, filtrating and bactericide in the detergents. Also for film-forming aids for water-based coatings.
Dye
2-Phenoxyethanol is used as dyeing solvent. Despite its benefits, 2-Phenoxyethanol has also been the subject of some controversy in the cosmetics industry.
In high concentrations, it can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Therefore, the use of 2-Phenoxyethanol in cosmetics is regulated
by various authorities worldwide, such as European Union and the United States Food and Drug Administration.
These regulatory bodies set limits on the concentration of 2-Phenoxyethanol in cosmetics products to ensure their safety.
Packaging
200KG/Plastic drum,1000KG/IBC drum
Storage
Store in a dry and ventilated place. Shelf life: One year.
