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2-Phenoxyethanol is a typical high boiling point organic solvent.2-Phenoxyethanol can be used as water-based coating and ink film forming auxiliary, fragrance fixing agent, ink smoothing agent, pharmaceutical antiseptic bactericide, electronic cleaning agent and ink slow drying agent.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Colorless clear liquid | |
Assay % | ≥99.5% | 99.9% |
Phenol % | 0.0001% | |
Water % | ≤0.50% | 0.06% |
Color | ≤10 | 5 |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |

| Product parameters | |
| Cas number: | 122-99-6 |
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid |
| Purity: | 99%min |
| Package details: | 200kg/drum |
| Brand: | Fortunachem |
Uses:
2-Phenoxyethanol (INCI: PHENOXYETHANOL; CAS 122-99-6, C₈H₁₀O₂, MW 138.16, EINECS 204-589-7, FEMA 4620) is a glycol ether / aromatic ether alcohol — the mono-phenyl ether of ethylene glycol, made by base-catalysed addition of phenol to ethylene oxide followed by vacuum distillation. It is a colourless, slightly viscous liquid with a faint floral/aromatic odour, m.p. 11–13 °C, b.p. 245–247 °C, density ~1.10 g/mL, flash point >105 °C, logP ≈1.2, water solubility ~27–30 g/L at 20 °C, freely soluble in ethanol, glycerin and most surfactant systems, essentially insoluble in mineral oil.
Antimicrobial mechanism: it acts as a membrane-active biocide and uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation, competitively inhibiting malate dehydrogenase and increasing K⁺ permeability of the cell membrane. Spectrum is broad against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, with particular potency against Pseudomonas aeruginosa; activity against yeasts/moulds is weaker, so it is almost always used in combination. It is non-formaldehyde-releasing and stable from roughly pH 3–10 and up to ~85 °C processing temperature.
Uses
Cosmetics & personal care (dominant use, ~half of demand)
Primary or booster preservative in rinse-off and leave-on products: creams/lotions, serums, cleansers, shampoos/conditioners, sunscreens, makeup (mascara, foundations), shaving foams, deodorants, hair styling products.
Wet wipes / baby wipes and micellar waters — high-water, no-rinse formats where Pseudomonas control is critical.
Fragrance fixative, solvent/co-solvent, plasticiser and penetration enhancer.
Typical use level 0.4–1.0% (often 0.5–0.8%), commonly paired with ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin or organic acids.
Pharmaceutical & medical
Preservative in vaccines and injectable/ophthalmic-grade formulations (multi-dose vials), topical antiseptic solutions (1–2%, often with ethanol), wound-care and dermatological products; excipient/solubiliser in drug products.
Industrial
Inkjet and screen-printing inks, ballpoint/gel inks (anti-clog, humectant, anti-microbial), coatings and surface cleaners, textile finishing, PVC/plasticiser intermediates, GC stationary phase, aquarium/fish anaesthetic.
Selling points
| Selling point | Practical meaning |
|---|---|
| Regulatory "safe harbour" at 1% | Permitted at up to 1.0% in both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics in the EU (Annex V), US (CIR), Japan and China — rare global harmonisation, simplifies multi-market launches |
| Paraben/formaldehyde-donor alternative | As parabens and formaldehyde releasers face consumer and regulatory pressure, PE is the default mainstream replacement with established safety dossiers (SCCS, CIR) |
| Best-in-class anti-pseudomonal activity | Covers the organism most likely to spoil water-rich, no-rinse products (wipes, micellar water), reducing challenge-test failures |
| Broad pH/thermal stability, easy processing | Stable pH 3–10, survives 85 °C emulsification; can be added pre- or post-emulsification, cutting process complexity and batch variation |
| Liquid, free-flowing, pumpable | No dust, no weighing of powders, easy metering into water or oil phases; lowers handling cost versus solid preservatives |
| Non-formaldehyde-releasing, non-photoreactive, non-sensitising at use levels | Clean label story ("paraben-free, formaldehyde-free"), low allergenicity profile (~2.2% solution non-irritant), no photo-sensitisation |
| Synergy-driven cost efficiency | Used at 0.4–0.8% in blends, it lowers total preservative load and allows reduction of more expensive/expensive-to-register actives |
| Dual functionality | Preservative + fragrance fixative + solvent/co-solvent in one raw material, reducing ingredient count |
| Large, competitive supply base | Mature phenol+EO route, multiple Chinese/EU producers, stable availability and price per active kilogram |
Caveats (must be stated alongside)
Weak vs fungi/yeast: cannot stand alone in most formulas; needs ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin, sorbates/benzoates etc. Over-reliance on PE alone is a common cause of microbial challenge failure.
Sensory sting/burn: can cause transient tingling, warmth or redness, especially at ≥0.8–1%, in high-water/no-rinse formats, on compromised/exfoliated skin, and in sensitive/eczema-prone users. Formulators often cap at 0.5% for face/eye-area and baby products.
Infants & nappy area: while SCCS considers 1.0% safe for all ages, French ANSM and some national guidance advise avoiding leave-on products on the nappy/diaper area of children under 3; verify current local requirements. Avoid oral/mucosal products in some jurisdictions (e.g., Japan's restrictions on mucous-membrane contact categories).
GHS/safety: classified Acute Tox. 4 (oral), Eye Dam. 1, STOT SE 3; combustible liquid (flash point ~105–121 °C); store below 30 °C. It crystallises below ~13 °C** — drums can freeze in winter logistics and must be gently warmed/re-homogenised before use.
Impurities: phenol and ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane residues must be controlled; specify cosmetic/pharma grade with COA.
Environmental: irritant to aquatic organisms; handle wastewater per local rules; do not release bulk to drains.
Not a drug/disinfectant claim enabler in cosmetics; concentration limits are for preservation only. Always confirm current limits by market (EU Annex V entry, China STSC list, Japan JNCI positive list) and follow the SDS.






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