DOWANOL EPH GLYCOL ETHER (2-PHENOXYETHANOL)

2-PHENOXYETHANOL; Phenoxyethanol; 122-99-6; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether; Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-; Phenyl cellosolve; Phenoxytol; Phenoxethol; Phenoxetol; Ethylene glycol phenyl ether; Phenoxyethyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane; Rose ether; Phenylmonoglycol ether; 2-Phenoxyethan-1-Ol; Arosol; Dowanol EP; 2-Phenoxyethyl alcohol; Glycol monophenyl ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether; Phenylglycol; Fenyl-cellosolve; 2-Fenoxyethanol; Dowanol EPH; 2-Phenoxy-ethanol; Emery 6705; Emeressence 1160; Fenylcelosolv; beta-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether; 2-phenoxy ethanol; MFCD00002857; UNII-HIE492ZZ3T; NSC 1864; Phenoxyethanol [NF]; beta.-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether; PHE-G; PHE-S; 2-Phenoxyethanol, 99%; 9004-78-8; beta.-Phenoxyethyl alcohol; HIE492ZZ3T; CHEBI:64275; Phenoxyethanol (NF); NCGC00090731-01; NCGC00090731-05; Marlophen P; DSSTox_CID_1976; DSSTox_RID_76437; Marlophen P 7; DSSTox_GSID_21976; Spermicide 741; Tritonyl 45; Ethylan HB 4; EGMPE; Fenylcelosolv [Czech]; 2-Fenoxyethanol [Czech]; Fenyl-cellosolve [Czech]; Plastiazan-41 [Russian]; Plastiazan-41; Polyoxyethylene phenol ether; Polyoxyethylene phenyl ether; Phenol-ethylene oxide adduct; CAS-122-99-6; Phenol, ethoxylated; PHG; Glycols, polyethylene, monophenyl ether; beta.-Phenoxyethanol; Polyethylene glycol phenyl ether; HSDB 5595; EINECS 204-589-7; FR 214; alpha-Phenyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); BRN 1364011; AI3-00752()C; monophenylglycol; phenylcellosolve; ethyleneglycol monophenyl ether; Phenoxyethanolum; CCRIS 9481; Ethylene glycol-monophenyl ether; Dalpad A; 2-phenyloxyethanol; Newpol EFP; 2-(phenoxy)ethanol; beta-Hydroxyphenetole; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-phenyl-omega-hydroxy-; 2-phenoxy-1-ethanol; beta-phenoxyethylalcohol; ACMC-1BVYG; 2-Phenoxyethanol, 9CI; WLN: Q2OR; EC 204-589-7; SCHEMBL15708; 2-Phenoxyethanol, >=99%; 4-06-00-00571 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); MLS002174254; Euxyl K 400 (Salt/Mix); [O]CCOC1=CC=CC=C1; 2-PHENOXYETHANOL 500ML; CHEMBL1229846; DTXSID9021976; NSC1864; C(O)[C]OC1=CC=CC=C1; HMS2268A20; HY-B1729; NSC-1864; STR04582; ZINC1577061; Tox21_111002; Tox21_113532; Tox21_202111; Tox21_300842; ANW-18088; BBL027410; SBB060485; STK802556; 2-Phenoxyethanol, analytical standard; Fungal Terminator [veterinary] (TN); AKOS000118741; Tox21_111002_1; DB11304; MCULE-1828011376; NCGC00090731-02; NCGC00090731-03; NCGC00090731-04; NCGC00090731-06; NCGC00090731-07; NCGC00090731-08; NCGC00254745-01; NCGC00259660-01; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, >=90%; SMR000112131; ETHANOL,2-PHENOXY MFC8 H10 O2; CS-0013737; FT-0613280; P0115; P1953; ST51046662; 2-Phenoxyethanol, tested according to Ph.Eur.; D08359; 97692-EP2287158A1; 97692-EP2305662A1; 97692-EP2372017A1; A805003; Q418038; SR-01000838345; J-510235; SR-01000838345-2; F1905-6997; Z426194440; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, SAJ first grade, >=95.0%; Phenoxyethanol, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard; Phenoxyethanol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard; 2-Phenoxyethanol, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material

 

Glycol Ether EPH is a colorless liquid with a mild odor and an organic chemical compound that is slow to evaporate. It is a solvent that can be used for a wide variety of applications. It has high polymer solvency and excellent coalescing abilities making it a great chemical used for cosmetics, cleaners, and textiles.

Phenoxyethanol is a germicidal and germistatic glycol ether, phenol ether, and aromatic alcohol often used together with quaternary ammonium compounds.

Aromatic, slow-evaporating glycol ether that has a variety of uses, such as a solvent in printing inks, carrier solvent for textile dyes, coalescent for latex adhesives, and fixative for perfumes​. The advantage of this product are favorable environmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series. Phenoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is a glycol ether used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent, antiseptic, solvent, preservative, and also as an anesthetic in fish aquaculture. Phenoxyethanol is an ether alcohol with aromatic properties. It is both naturally found and manufactured synthetically. Demonstrating antimicrobial ability, phenoxyethanol acts as an effective preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and lubricants. Phenoxyethanol (EU), or PE, is the most commonly used globally-approved preservative in personal care formulations. It is very easy to use in various types of formulations and is chemically stable. Phenoxyethanol is a colorless, clear, oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor at room temperature and a low water solubility and evaporation rate. It is produced by reacting phenol (EU) and ethylene oxide (EU) at a high temperature and pressure. This substance occurs naturally in green tea (EU). According to the European Union Cosmetics Regulation (EC) n.1223/2009, phenoxyethanol is authorized as a preservative in cosmetic formulations at a maximum concentration of 1.0%. Phenoxyethanol has been classified as an antimicrobial and preservative by Health Canada. It has also been used in vaccines and shown to inactivate bacteria, and several types of yeast. DOWANOL EPh GLYCOL ETHER is an aromatic, slow-evaporating glycol ether. It can be used in dyeing synthetic fibers, both as a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier. DOWANOL™ EPh Glycol Ether by Dow Chemical acts as a solvent. Used in printing inks and latex coalescent in water-based coatings. Compatible with nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose and many vinyl, phenolic, alkyd, and ester-type resins in water-based coatings. Offers coalescing ability and high polymer solvency. Provides low evaporation rate. DOWANOL™ EPh Glycol Ether is used in architectural and industrial coatings and printing inks.

DOWANOL EPh GLYCOL ETHER is also a very efficient coalescing agent. It finds additional uses in cosmetics and cleaning products. It is effective in the formulation of homogeneous, stable metalworking fluids. Aromatic, slow-evaporating glycol ether that has a variety of uses, such as a solvent in printing inks, carrier solvent for textile dyes, coalescent for latex adhesives, and fixative for perfumes​. The advantage of this product are favorable environmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series.

 

 

Uses:

Phenoxyethanol is used as a perfume fixative; an insect repellent; an antiseptic; a solvent for cellulose acetate, dyes, inks, and resins; a preservative for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and lubricants; an anesthetic in fish aquaculture; and in organic synthesis.

Phenoxyethanol is an alternative to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. In Japan and the European Union, its concentration in cosmetics is restricted to 1%

Cleaners

Textiles

Cosmetics

Resins

Coating formulation and application

Industrial, automotive and architectural coatings

Benefits:

Favorable enviornmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series 

Properties

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

About DOWANOL EPH Glycol Ether

 

DOWANOL EPH Glycol Ether is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum. 

DOWANOL EPH Glycol Ether is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

 

Biocidal Uses 

This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, food and animals feeds. 

 

Consumer Uses 

This substance is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, coating products, washing & cleaning products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, adhesives and sealants, anti-freeze products and cosmetics and personal care products. Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).

 

 

Article service life 

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal). 
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment). 
This substance can be found in products with material based on: fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys). 

Widespread uses by professional workers 

 

DOWANOL EPH Glycol Ether is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, plant protection products, cosmetics and personal care products, laboratory chemicals, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, coating products and perfumes and fragrances. 
This substance is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing. 
This substance is used for the manufacture of: chemicals. 
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids). 

 

 

 

Formulation or re-packing 

This substance is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products, laboratory chemicals, washing & cleaning products and inks and toners. 
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures. 

 

 

Uses at industrial sites 

This substance is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, coating products, laboratory chemicals, cosmetics and personal care products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), lubricants and greases, metal working fluids and textile treatment products and dyes. 
This substance is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, textile, leather or fur and pulp, paper and paper products. Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, of substances in closed systems with minimal release and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates). 

Manufacture 

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, in processing aids at industrial sites and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance.

 

Applications:

KL-EPH is generally used as the solvent, and improving agent for paints, printing ink, and ballpoint ink, as well as theinfiltrating and bactericide in the detergents, and film-forming aids for water-based coatings. As a dyeing solvent, it can improve the solubility of the PVC plasticizer, the properties that enable the cleaning of printed circuit board and surface treatment of plastic, and become an ideal solvent for methyl hydroxybenzoate. It is an ideal preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industry. It is used as an anesthetic and fixative for perfume. It is as an extractor in petroleum industry. It can be used in UV curing agent and carrier liquid of liquid chromatography. KL-EPH is generally used as the solvent, and improving agent for paints, printing ink, and ballpoint ink, as well as theinfiltrating and bactericide in the detergents, and film-forming aids for water-based coatings. As a dyeing solvent, it can improve the solubility of the PVC plasticizer, the properties that enable the cleaning of printed circuit board and surface treatment of plastic, and become an ideal solvent for methyl hydroxybenzoate. It is an ideal preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industry. It is used as an anesthetic and fixative for perfume. It is as an extractor in petroleum industry. It can be used in UV curing agent and carrier liquid of liquid chromatography.

 

 

Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic products and also as a stabilizer in perfumes and soaps.[1]  Exposure to phenoxyethanol has been linked to reactions ranging from eczema[2] to severe, life-threatening allergic reactions.[3] Infant oral exposure to phenoxyethanol can acutely affect nervous system function.[4]

 

 

FOUND IN: Moisturizer, eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, conditioner, mascara, eye liner, shampoo, lip gloss, concealer, body wash, hand cream, blush, hair color, hair spray, lip balm, lotion, nail polish, baby wipes, baby lotions and soaps, soap (liquid and bar), shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste, fragrance, hair removal waxes, hand sanitizer and ultrasound gel.

 

 

WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON THE LABEL: Phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Euxyl K® 400 (mixture of Phenoxyethanol and 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane), PhE

WHAT IS PHENOXYETHANOL? Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic products to limit bacterial growth. A review of 43 cosmetic products demonstrated that only 25 percent of the products had concentrations of phenoxyethanol greater than 0.6 percent and the mean concentration of phenoxyethanol was 0.46 percent.[5] Phenoxyethanol is also used as to stabilize components found in perfumes and soaps.[6]

 

 

 

REGULATIONS: The European Economic Community (EEC) Cosmetics Derivative[13] and the Cosmetics Regulation of the European Union approved phenoxyethanol in concentrations up to one percent. [14]

 

 

Typical Properties

Bleach Stable?Not Recommended

Boiling Point (°C @760mmHg)244

CAS#122-99-6

Chemical NameEthylene glycol phenyl ether

ChemistryEO

CleanGredients?No

Consumer Products US EPA LVP Exemptionnot VOC

Density (25°C) in lb/gal (g/cc)9.23 (1.106)

EPA Method 24 (ASTM 26886)VOC

Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0)0.001

Flash Point, Closed Cup119 °C

Freezing Point °F(°C)48.4 (9.1)

Hansen Solubility Parameter, dD (joules/cm3)1/217.8

Hansen Solubility Parameter, dH (joules/cm3)1/214.3

Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/25.7

HAPs (Title III Clean Air Act)Yes

Inert Ingredient UseNon-Food

Low Vapor Pressure (<0.1 mmHg @20°C)Exempt

Molecular Weight138.2 g/mol

SARA Title IIIYes

SeriesPhenolics

Solubility in Water (25°C)2.5 wt%

Solubility Water in (25°C)9 wt%

Specific Gravity (25°C)1.109

Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C)42 dynes/cm

Vapor Pressure (mmHg @ 20°C)0.004

Viscosity (25°C)21.5 cP

 

Typical Physical Properties 

These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications. 

Molecular weight (g/mol) 138.2
Boiling point @ 760 mmHg, 1.01 bar. 471F 244C
Flash point (Setaflash Closed Cup) 246F  119C

Freezing point. 59F 15C
Vapor pressure@ 20°C — extrapolated 0.004mmHg.  0.006mbar

Specific gravity (25/25°C)   1.109

Density @ 20°C   9.26 lb/gal  1.110 g/cm3.  @ 25°C 9.23 lb/gal 1.106 g/cm3

Viscosity (cP or mPa•s @ 25°C).  19.6
Surface tension (dynes/cm or mN/m @ 25°C)  42.0

Specific heat (J/g/°C @ 25°C).  2.20
Heat of vaporization (J/g) at normal boiling point 376

Net heat of combustion (kJ/g) — predicted @ 25°C   29.1

Lower Flammable Limit (mole %) @125oC   0.95

Autoignition temperature   923F  495C
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0) 0.001     (diethyl ether=1.0) >1200

Solubility, g/100 g at 25°C  Solvent in water 3.1 (3.0%) wt   Water in solvent 13.6 (12%) wt

Hansen solubility parameters (J/cm3)1/2 

_d (Dispersion) 17.8
_p (Polar)  5.7
_h (Hydrogen bonding)   14.3

Flammable limits (vol.% in air) 

Lower (measured @ 170°C) 0.95

Upper (measured @ 180°C) --

 

†† NOTE: Inventory / Registry apply only to this glycol ether product. It is the responsibility of the formulator to ensure that the final finished product complies with the regulations of a given country prior to its sale or distribution in that country. 

 

Suggested Applications 

 Latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings. 

 Solvent and plasticizer for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, and many vinyl, phenolic, alkyd, 

and ester-type resins in water-based coatings. 

 Solvent in printing inks. 

 Carrier solvent for textile dyes. 

 Formulation of stable metalworking fluids. 

 Emulsifier to help lower interfacial tension in oil-water emulsions. 

 Ingredient in slurrying compounds used to protect metal surfaces against corrosion. 

 Intermediate for bactericidal agents. 

 Coalescent for latex adhesives. 

 Paint removers. 

 Cosmetic ingredient. 

 Perfume fixative. 

 

Features:

Coalescing ability
High polymer solvency
Low evaporation rate
Wide range of applications 

Note: Consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for safety and handling guidelines for this product. 

 

TRANSPORT:

Classification for SEA transport (IMO-IMDG): 

Not regulated for transport
Transport in bulk Consult IMO regulations before transporting ocean bulk 

according to Annex I or II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC or IGC Code 

Classification for AIR transport (IATA/ICAO): 

Not regulated for transport 

This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations. Additional transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material. 

Storage

Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in acool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizingagents.