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2-Phenoxyethanol CAS#122-99-6

2-Phenoxyethanol CAS#122-99-6

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2-Phenoxyethanol
Colorless oily liquid

2-Phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether supplied as a colorless, oily liquid. It serves as a preservative ingredient and formulation solvent, with applications in creams, sunscreens, shampoos, aftershaves, and hair lotions. It may be combined with other preservative ingredients, with the selected grade and finished formulation determining suitability for the intended cosmetic or pharmaceutical application.

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product description

Broad-Spectrum Preservative:Phenoxyethanol is an effective bactericide, commonly used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics, vaccines, and pharmaceutical products.


Versatile Application:It is widely used in dermatological products, including skin creams and sunscreens, as well as in vaccines and pharmaceutical formulations.


Stable and Safe Chemical:Phenoxyethanol is a colorless, oily liquid that is compatible with a variety of formulations and can be safely used as a preservative.


Synergistic Antimicrobial Effect:Often used in combination with quaternary ammonium compounds, Phenoxyethanol enhances antibacterial effectiveness.



Product Description of 2-Phenoxyethanol CAS#122-99-6

2-Phenoxyethanol is an organic chemical compound belonging to the glycol ether family, commonly utilized in dermatological products like skin creams and sunscreens. It appears as a colorless, oily liquid and acts as a bactericide, often in combination with quaternary ammonium compounds. This compound serves as a preservative in a variety of applications, including cosmetics, vaccines, and pharmaceutical products.


Product Application of 2-Phenoxyethanol CAS#122-99-6

Phenoxyethanol is a versatile preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal, and germicidal properties. It exhibits a relatively low sensitization potential in leave-on cosmetic products. This compound can be applied at concentrations ranging from 0.5% to 2.0%, either alone or in combination with other preservatives such as sorbic acid or parabens. Additionally, phenoxyethanol serves as a solvent in products like aftershaves, face and hair lotions, shampoos, and all types of skin creams. It can be produced from phenol.


Product Specifications

Parameters


Melting point11-13 °C (lit.)
Boiling point247 °C (lit.)
density1.102 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density4.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.539
FEMA4620 | 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
Fp>230 °F
storage temp.Store below +30°C.
solubilitysoluble, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
pka14.36±0.10(Predicted)
formLiquid
colorClear colorless
Specific Gravity1.109 (20/4℃)
OdorFaint aromatic odor
PH Range7 at 10 g/l at 23 °C
PH7 (10g/l, H2O, 23℃)
explosive limit1.4-9.0%(V)
Odor Typefloral
Water Solubility30 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck147257
BRN1364011
InChIKeyQCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP1.2 at 23℃
CAS DataBase Reference122-99-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference2-Phenoxyethanol(122-99-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystemEthylene glycol monophenyl ether (122-99-6)


Safety Information


Hazard CodesXn,Xi
Risk Statements22-36-R36-R22
Safety Statements26-S26
WGK Germany1
RTECSKM0350000
Autoignition Temperature535 °C DIN 51794
Hazard NoteIrritant
TSCAYes
HS Code29094990
Hazardous Substances Data122-99-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 1850 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/k



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