Product overview
Phenoxyethanol is a high-purity glycol ether used as a preservative component and multifunctional solvent in personal-care, healthcare, cleaning and specialty formulations. Final selection should consider assay, residual phenol, water, color, odor and regulatory limits for the intended market.
Function & Usage
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Cosmetic and personal-care preservation systems, Household and institutional formulations, Pharmaceutical excipient systems subject to grade.
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Cosmetic and personal-care preservation systems, Household and institutional formulations, Pharmaceutical excipient systems subject to grade.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Personal Care & Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Detergent & Cleaning, Fine Chemicals
- Subcategory:
- Preservatives & Multifunctional Solvents
- CAS No.:
- 122-99-6
- Form:
- Clear colorless liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Cosmetic / pharmaceutical / industrial grade; assay typically ≥99.0%; water, color and phenol limits by grade
- Applications:
- Cosmetic and personal-care preservation systems, Household and institutional formulations, Pharmaceutical excipient systems subject to grade, Fragrance, ink and specialty-solvent applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- May be harmful if swallowed and can cause serious eye irritation. It is combustible, and workplace exposure, impurity limits and transport status must be confirmed from the latest grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, flames and strong oxidizers. Protect from moisture and contamination.