2-Phenoxyethanol
CAS 122-99-6
EC 204-589-7
Formula C8H10O2
MW 138.16 g/mol
UV Absorbers & Stabilizers Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPrinting & Packaging UV Protection & StabilizationFlavoring & AcidulantPreservation & BiocideSolvent & Carrier
Description
2-Phenoxyethanol (CAS 122-99-6) is a glycol ether alcohol commercially available under trade names including Dowanol EP, Phenoxetol, Arosol, and Dalpad A. It carries no assigned E-code and is categorised within the alcohols and glycols chemical family.
In personal care and pharmaceutical formulations, 2-phenoxyethanol functions as a preservative by disrupting microbial cell membranes, making it a common alternative to parabens in leave-on and rinse-off products. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a slow-evaporating solvent and coalescent, improving film formation and open time.
2-Phenoxyethanol is supplied in compliance with Ph.Eur. and cosmetic-grade specifications, supporting use across regulated personal care and pharmaceutical applications under REACH registration. It is available in drum and IBC packaging for industrial procurement. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against current EU Cosmetics Regulation concentration limits prior to formulation.
In personal care and pharmaceutical formulations, 2-phenoxyethanol functions as a preservative by disrupting microbial cell membranes, making it a common alternative to parabens in leave-on and rinse-off products. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a slow-evaporating solvent and coalescent, improving film formation and open time.
2-Phenoxyethanol is supplied in compliance with Ph.Eur. and cosmetic-grade specifications, supporting use across regulated personal care and pharmaceutical applications under REACH registration. It is available in drum and IBC packaging for industrial procurement. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against current EU Cosmetics Regulation concentration limits prior to formulation.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 14 °C |
| Boiling Point | 245.2 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 1.1094 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | clear colorless to light yellow viscous liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Faint aromatic odor |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 30 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.539 |
| pH | 7 (10g/l, H2O, 23℃) |
| Log P | 1.2 at 23℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS05 GHS07 GHS08
H
H302H318H319H320H335H336H361
P
P203P261P264P270P271P280P317P318P319P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P304+P340P337+P317P403+P233P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29094990 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
PhenoxyethanolDalpad ANewpol EFPArosolPhenoxetolDowanol EP
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