2-Phenoxyethanol
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Chemical name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane, 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether, 2-Phenoxy-ethanol, Ethylene glycol (mono)phenyl ether, Ethyleneglycol phenyl ether, Glycol monophenyl ether, mono-Phenylglycol, Phenyl cellosolve, Phenoxyethyl alcohol, Phemoxyethilic alcohol, Phenylmonoglycol ether
Trade names: KL-EHP (Kelong Chemical), Phenoxetol (Clariant), Phenoxyethanol (Bayer AG, Yokkaichi Chemical Company Ltd), Protectol PE (BASF A.G.)
Empirical Formula: C8H10O2 / C6H5OC2H4OH
CAS No. 122-99-6
EU INDEX No. 603-098-00-9
H.S. Code 2909.49.9000
EINECS No. 204-589-7
Main applications:
- Solvent and improving agent for paints, inks, ball point pastes, printing pastes and stamp-pad inks
- Feedstock for syntheses of plasticizers and air purifiers (disinfectants)
- Solvent in the manufacturing of varnishes from nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, chlorinated rubber, improves varnish flow (spreading) and glossing of varnish films
- Dissolving agent for substances when it is not possible to apply aliphatic glycols, specially recommended for acrylic resins, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, vinyl acetate, epoxy resins, phenol resins
- Solvent for resins in wire enamels
- Film-forming admixture for water-based coatings
- Preservative in cosmetic, toiletry and household product areas
- Fixative for perfumes and soaps in the cosmetics industry, germicides, bactericides and insect repellents
Other application:
- Component of melamine-formaldehyde resins
- Component of hydraulic fluids
- Coalescer in water-based latex adhesives
- Ensures reliable clarification of vegetable oils
- Production of emulsions for photosensitive layers (films), UV curing agent
- Tranquilizer in shipments of ornamental fish (salmon)
- Additive for metals and floors cleaners
- Conservation of human tissues
Quality Data:
| Appearance | Clear colorless oily liquid with a mild odor reminiscent of roses |
| Assay, % min: | 99 |
| Phenol content, %, max: | 0.01 |
| Refractive index at 25 oC | 1,537 – 1,540 |
| Water content, %, max: | 0.1 |
| Platinum-cobalt color, Hasen units, max: | 15 |
Guaranteed storage life: 12 months from the date of manufacturing
Packing: black color UN-approved Van Leer drums 200 kgs net each, railway tanks
Transportation information: ADR/RID: n/a, DOT: n/a, IMDG: n/a, ICAO/IATA: not restricted.
Labelling:
- Xn (Harmful) Symbol
- R/S phrases: R22-36, S26
