Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Benzyloxyethanol
CAS Number
622-08-2
EC Number
210-719-3
What is Benzyloxyethanol?
Benzyloxyethanol (CAS 622-08-2), also known as ethylene glycol monobenzyl ether, is a glycol ether solvent used in coatings, personal care and specialty chemical formulations.
Where is Benzyloxyethanol used?
- Coatings and printing inks: high-boiling solvent improving flow, leveling and film formation in waterborne and solvent-based systems
- Personal care: solvent and carrier in fragrance compositions, emollients and preservation systems
- Adhesives and sealants: aids resin dissolution and controls open time
- UV-stabilizer formulations: carrier solvent dispersing stabilizing actives
- It combines slow evaporation with good solvency as a carrier and coalescing agent.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade: purity typically 98% or higher
- Cosmetic grade available for personal care, tighter impurity profiles
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ethylene glycol monobenzyl ether|2-(benzyloxy) ethanol|2-phenylmethoxyethanol|Benzyl glycol
What are the physical properties of Benzyloxyethanol?
Melting Point <-75 °C
Boiling Point 256 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.0640 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 110 °C
Appearance Colorless to light yellow liqui
Color Clear colorless
Odor mild rose
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 4.282g/L(23 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 7.3hPa at 25℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.521(lit.)
Log P 1.01 at 25℃
How is Benzyloxyethanol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Benzyloxyethanol?
HS Code 29052900
WGK (Germany) 3