Phenoxyethanol is a phenol derivative and has a beautiful aroma. This compound is usually used as a solvent in various industries. It can be classified as an alcohol, glycol ether, as well as a phenol ether. Phenoxyethanol uses includes its use as a preservative in the cosmetic industry. Phenoxyethanol API suppliers are set up worldwide and THYKN Pharma Outsourcing is one of the suppliers.

COMMON USES OF PHENOXYETHANOL:

Phenoxyethanol has no specific action on the skin. It is used in cosmetic products to protect them from spoiling for it is an excellent anti-infective and anti-bacterial agent. It is found in;

  • Perfumes.
  • Blush.
  • Foundation.
  • Sanitizers.
  • Lipsticks, etc.

STORAGE OF PHENOXYETHANOL:

Protect phenoxyethanol from the oxidizing agents and place it at ambient temperature.


Description

Phenoxyethanol, a phenol derivative, has a sweet smell and liquid consistency at room temperature. It can also act as a CNS depressant along with its widespread use as a preservative and solvent in the cosmetic industry. Owing to its ability to improve the shelf life of products, it is also used in some vaccines.

BASIC INFO.:

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  • CAS number: 122-99-6
  • Name: Phenoxyethanol.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Treatment and Function: A preservative agent that can prevent spoiling of the products by killing the microbes.
  • Physical Form: Colourless oily liquid.
  • Medicine Type: Cosmetic Agent.
  • Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol API
  • Recommended for: Cosmetic products as a preserving agent.
  • Storage: Store this chemical at room temperature and protect it from oxidizing agents.

USES:

Cosmetic and personal care products utilize this compound as a preservative. Soaps, perfumes, foundations, lipsticks, nail paints, blush, etc. are some of the items that have phenoxyethanol in them to prolong the shelf life of these products.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:

A derivative of phenol and benzene, phenoxyethanol is an aromatic compound with a benzene ring in it. it has an IUPAC name of “2-phenoxyethanol”. The molecular formula for this compound is C8H10O2 or C6H5OC2H4OH.

PRODUCT APPLICATION:

Phenoxyethanol, a sweet-smelling compound, is liquid at room temperature. It possesses amazing abilities to kill the infective or spoiling bacteria and increase the shelf life of any product. For this reason, the cosmetic industry utilizes it so often in various products like perfumes, soaps, sanitizers, foundations, blush, lipsticks, etc. Phenoxyethanol does not affect the skin as such but it can be harmful to the skin and the person.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

  • Melting Point – -2℃
  • Density – 1.102g/cm3
  • Form – Oily Liquid.
  • HS Code – 29094900
  • Color – Colorless.
  • Molecular Weight – 138.166g/mol.
  • Solubility –  Slightly soluble in water.