2-Phenoxyethanol

2-Phenoxyethanol is an organic chemical compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products such as skin creams and sunscreen. It is a colorless oily liquid. It is a bactericide (usually used in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds). 2-Phenoxyethanol is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals as a preservative.

Identification:

Product Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

CAS : 122-99-6

Synonyms : Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether

Molecular Formula : C8H10O2

Molecular Weight : 138.16

EINECS : 204-589-7

Properties：

Melting point:11-13 °C

Boiling point:247 °C(lit.)

density:1.107 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

vapor density:4.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure:0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive inde:n20/D 1.539

FEMA:4620 | 2-PHENOXYETHANOL

Fp:>230 °F

storage temp.:room temp

solubility:soluble, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow

form:Liquid

color:Clear colorless

Specific Gravity:1.109 (20/4℃)

PH:7 (10g/l, H2O, 23℃)

explosive limit:1.4-9.0%(V)

Water Solubility:30 g/L (20 ºC)

Specification:

Appearance:Light clear liquid

Assay:90.0%min

PH:5.0-7.0

Color APHA:100 max

Product Package:

200kg/plastic drum, or according to the requirements of the customers.

Product Storage:

Put in a sealed, dry and ventilated place, Guard Against Fire.

Application:

Ethylene glycol phenyl ether is mainly used as solvent, improver and cleaner in ink, paint, printing and dyeing, cellulose, acrylic resin, epoxy resin and other industries. It can also be used as organic synthetic raw materials prepared by PVC plasticizer and as perfume protectant, preservative and bactericide in cosmetics industry.

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