High Quality Cosmetic 2-Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6

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Phenoxyethanol is used as a fixative in perfumes, as an insect repellent, as a topical disinfectant, as a solvent for cellulose acetate, as a dye, ink, resin, preservative and for other medicinal purposes. In addition, it is also used as an anesthetic for fish in the aquaculture industry. It is also listed as an ingredient in several U.S. vaccines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Japan, the use of phenoxyethanol in cosmetics is monitored. [3-5]
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Phenoxyethanol is a solvent with high boiling point and low volatility. It is an oily liquid at room temperature and has a slightly aromatic odor and astringent taste. It is also a low-allergenic, broad-spectrum and highly efficient antiseptic and fungicide. It is soluble in both water and oil and is easy to use. Therefore, it has been used more and more frequently in the light industry and daily chemical industry in recent years.
In addition, phenoxyethanol is also widely used in other industries, such as being used as a solvent for impressions, engravings, ink pads and ballpoint pen inks that require penetrating power; used as an ideal solvent for cellulose acetate, resins, dyes, photosensitive materials, etc. ; Used as gas chromatography fixative and chromatographic analysis standard; used as fixative and diluent in soaps and cosmetics; also used as fish anesthetic to calm fish, reduce activity, reduce oxygen consumption, and reduce CO and NH3 excretion , convenient for transportation, labor induction and other operations.
Solventability
Phenoxyethanol has good solubility and miscibility. It is often used as a diluent for spices. It is a good solvent and penetration aid for hair dyes and nail polish colors, a solvent and improver for inks, ballpoint pen oils, and ink pad inks. Penetrant, etc. 
Antiseptic and sterilizing properties
Phenoxyethanol has specific bacteriostatic properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and has bacteriostatic effects against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Because it has considerable solubility in water, white mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate and other cosmetic ingredients. In addition to its high efficiency and broad spectrum, low toxicity and non-allergic irritation (2.2% aqueous solution is non-irritating to the skin), it is widely used in cosmetic creams and shampoos. 

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