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CAS Number: 122-99-6
EC Number: 204-589-7
Molecular Weight: 138.2 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
DOWANOL EPh acts as a solvent.
DOWANOL EPh is used in printing inks and latex coalescent in water-based coatings.
DOWANOL EPh is compatible with nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose and many vinyl, phenolic, alkyd, and ester-type resins in water-based coatings.
DOWANOL EPh offers coalescing ability and high polymer solvency.
DOWANOL EPh provides low evaporation rate.
DOWANOL EPh is used in architectural and industrial coatings and printing inks.
DOWANOL EPh is an aromatic, slow-evaporating glycol ether.
DOWANOL EPh can be used in dyeing synthetic fibers, both as a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier.
DOWANOL EPh is also a very efficient coalescing agent.
DOWANOL EPh finds additional uses in cosmetics and cleaning products.
DOWANOL EPh is effective in the formulation of homogeneous, stable metal working 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 DOWANOL EPh are favorable environmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series.
DOWANOL EPh is an organic chemical compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products such as skin creams and sunscreen.
DOWANOL EPh is a colorless oily liquid.
DOWANOL EPh is a bactericide (usually used in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds).
DOWANOL EPh is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals as a preservative.
DOWANOL EPh is a low odor, aromatic ethylene glycol phenyl ether with slow evaporation.
DOWANOL EPh possesses high polymer solvency.
DOWANOL EPh is used in latex adhesives as a coalescent.
DOWANOL EPh is a colorless liquid with a mild odor and an organic chemical compound that is slow to evaporate.
DOWANOL EPh is a solvent that can be used for a wide variety of applications.
DOWANOL EPh has high polymer solvency and excellent coalescing abilities making it a great chemical used for cosmetics, cleaners, and textiles.
DOWANOL EPh 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 is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Applications of DOWANOL EPh:
Pharmaceutical Applications
DOWANOL EPh is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical formulations at a concentration of 0.5–1.0%.
It may also be used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent for vaccines.
Therapeutically, a 2.2% solution or 2.0% cream has been used as a disinfectant for superficial wounds, burns, and minor infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
DOWANOL EPh has a narrow spectrum of activity and is thus frequently used in combination with other preservatives.
Suggested Applications of DOWANOL EPh:
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.
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.
Uses of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh is can be used as water-based coatings and ink film-forming additives, perfume fixative, ink fluent agent, medicinal antiseptic, electronic cleaning agent and ink slow drying agent
DOWANOL EPh is a broad-range preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal, and germicidal properties.
DOWANOL EPh has a relatively low sensitizing factor in leave-on cosmetics.
DOWANOL EPh can be used in concentrations of 0.5 to 2.0 percent, and in combination with other preservatives such as sorbic acid or parabens.
In addition, it is used as a solvent for aftershaves, face and hair lotions, shampoos, and skin creams of all types.
DOWANOL EPh can be obtained from phenol.
DOWANOL EPh at a 1.0% level acts as a preservative in personal care products.
DOWANOL EPh is a preservative used in consumer and health care products, including vaccines, pen inks, ear drops, shampoos, skin cleansers, moisturizers, sun care products, and topical medicaments.
The preservative Euxyl-K 400 also contains DOWANOL EPh, in combination with methyldibromoglutaronitrile.
DOWANOL EPh is commonly used in cosmetics for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
DOWANOL EPh is increasingly being used in vaccines as a substitute for thiomersal and is also a component of pen inks and, more rarely, ear drops.
Reactions to DOWANOL EPh have rarely been reported.
Three cases of CoU induced by DOWANOL EPh in cosmetics have been reported.
DOWANOL EPh is used as a single agent and in combination with other preservatives such as 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane (Euxyl K 400) and parabens, or in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds.
The possibility of immunological IgE-mediated reaction could not be confirmed because specific IgE against DOWANOL EPh was negative.
It is antimicrobial preservative.
Also used topically in treatment of bacterial infections.
DOWANOL EPh is used in perfumes, insect repellants, and antiseptics and to produce other organic chemicals.
DOWANOL EPh is used as a solvent for inks, dyes, and cleaners
Biocidal Uses of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, food and animals feeds.
Consumer Uses of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, adhesives and sealants, washing & cleaning products, anti-freeze products and cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of DOWANOL EPh 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).
Cleaning and furnishing care products
Fabric, textile, and leather products not covered elsewhere
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Laundry and dishwashing products
Paints and coatings
Personal care products
Photographic supplies, film, and photo chemicals
Chemical production
Uses at Industrial Sites of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh 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.
DOWANOL EPh is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, , textile, leather or fur and pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of DOWANOL EPh 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).
Widespread uses by professional workers of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh 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.
DOWANOL EPh is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing.
DOWANOL EPh is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Other release to the environment of DOWANOL EPh 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).
DOWANOL EPh is used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations at a maximum concentration of 1.0%.
DOWANOL EPh is a broad spectrum preservative which has excellent activity against a wide range of gram negative and gram positive bacteria, yeast and mould.
DOWANOL EPh is also used as a solvent and, because of its properties as a solvent, it is used in many blends and mixtures with other preservatives.
DOWANOL EPh is not registered as a food additive in the EU.
DOWANOL EPh is an aromatic ether that is phenol substituted on oxygen by a 2-hydroxyethyl group.
DOWANOL EPh has a role as an antiinfective agent and a central nervous system depressant.
DOWANOL EPh is a primary alcohol, a glycol ether and an aromatic ether.
DOWANOL EPh derives from a phenol.
DOWANOL EPh is a natural product found in Cichorium endivia and Allium cepa with data available.
DOWANOL EPhr is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor.
Density 1.02 g / cm3.
It is an irritant.
Industry Uses of DOWANOL EPh:
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Fillers
Ink Component
Intermediates
Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories
Pen Ink Additive
Photosensitive chemicals
Plastics
Preservative
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)
Surface active agents
Uses at Household & Commercial/Institutional Products:
Auto Products
Commercial / Institutional
Home Maintenance
Inside the Home
Personal Care
Pet Care
Other Uses of DOWANOL EPh:
Cleaners,
Textiles,
Cosmetics,
Resins,
Coating formulation and application,
Industrial, automotive and architectural coatings.
Benefits of DOWANOL EPh:
Favorable enviornmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series
No animal cross contamination
No porcine contamination
Features of DOWANOL EPh:
Coalescing ability
High polymer solvency
Low evaporation rate
Wide range of applications
Characteristics of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh is a tried-and-tested preservative, which is welltolerated by the skin and has a low allergy risk.
DOWANOL EPh can be used over a wide pH range.
This means that other preservatives can lose their effectiveness if DOWANOL EPh is not within the right pH range.
DOWANOL EPh does not smell unpleasant or change the color of DOWANOL EPh, which can be the case when using natural antimicrobial substances.
General Manufacturing Information of DOWANOL EPh:
Manufacture:
Release to the environment of DOWANOL EPh can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of DOWANOL EPh, in processing aids at industrial sites and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Industry Processing Sectors:
Adhesive manufacturing
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Fabricated metal product manufacturing
Paint and coating manufacturing
Photographic film paper, plate, and chemical manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Printing and related support activities
Printing ink manufacturing
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing
Formulation or Re-Packing of DOWANOL EPh:
DOWANOL EPh 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 DOWANOL EPh can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Release to the Environment of DOWANOL EPh:
Release to the environment of DOWANOL EPh 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 DOWANOL EPh 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).
DOWANOL EPh can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
DOWANOL EPh can be found in products with material based on: metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery), metal used for furniture & furnishings (e.g. outdoor furniture, benches, tables) and fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys).
Properties of DOWANOL EPh:
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 DOWANOL EPh are favorable environmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series.
Identifiers of DOWANOL EPh:
Application: Cleaners, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
CAS#: 122-99-6
Chemical Name: Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Chemistry: EO, Mono
Typical Properties of DOWANOL EPh:
Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
Molar Mass: 138.164
Density: 1.084g/cm3
Melting Point: 11-13℃
Boling Point: 245.199°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 105.275°C
Solubility: 30 g/L (20℃)
Vapor Presure: 0.016mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index: 1.526
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/2: 5.7
Low Vapor Pressure (<0.1 mmHg @20°C): Exempt
Molecular Weight: 138.2 g/mol
Series: Phenolics
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
Physical and Chemical Properties of DOWANOL EPh:
Density: 1.102
Melting point: 11-13°C
Boiling point: 237°C
Refractive index: 1.536-1.54
Flash point: 130°C
Water-soluble 30g/L: (20°C)
Typical Properties of DOWANOL EPh:
Application: Cleaners, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
Boiling Point (°C @760mmHg): 244
Chemistry: EO, Mono
Density (25°C) at lb/gal (g/cc): 9.23 (1.106)
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0): 0.001
Flash Point, Closed Cup: 119 °C
Freezing Point °F(°C): 48.4 (9.1)
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dD (joules/cm3)1/2: 17.8
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dH (joules/cm3)1/2: 14.3
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/2: 5.7
Low Vapor Pressure (<0.1 mmHg @20°C): Exempt
Series: Phenolics
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
Names of DOWANOL EPh:
IUPAC Names:
1-HYDROXY-2-PHENOXYETHANE
2-(phenoxy)ethanol
2-(phenoxyethanol
2-Phenoxy-1-ethanol
2-phenoxyethan-1-ol
DOWANOL EPh
DOWANOL EPh
2-phenoxyethanol
2-Phenoxyethanol
2-phenoxyethanol
2-PhenoxyethanolRD_CLP_122-99-6_Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-_V1_20180112_TS
2-phénoxyéthanol
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Ethyleneglycol monophenyl ether
PHENOXYETHANOL
Phenoxyethanol
phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol
SHINING COLOR BLUE EU CONC
Synonyms of DOWANOL EPh:
Dowanol EPh-phenoxyethanol 99%,
Dowanol EPh [phenoxyethanol],
Glycol Ether EPh,
Unolol EPh,
2-phenoxyethanol,
Phenoxyethanol
1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
2-hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
Arosol
b-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
beta-phenoxyethyl alcohol
dowanol ep
dowanol eph
emeressence 1160
emery 6705
Ethylene glycol mono phenyl ether
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Euxyl K 400
glycol monophenyl ether
Phenoxethol
Phenoxetol
Phenoxyethyl alcohol
Phenoxyl ethanol
phenoxytol
Phenyl cellosolve
phenylmonoglycol ether
rose ether
ethane-1,2-diol-1,1'-oxydibenzene (1:1)
2-phenoxy ethanol
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
Phenoxytolarosol
Dowanol EP or EPH
Protectol PE
Emery 6705
Rose Ether
1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
β-hydroxyethyl Phenyl Ether
Phenyl Cellosolve
Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether Phenyl Cellosolve Phenyl Glycol
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER FOR SYN
(2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzene
PhG
Protectol PE
ACETONITRILE ACS GRADE
beta-Phenoxyethanol
beta-phenoxyethanol[qr]
beta-Phenoxyethyl alcohol
beta-phenoxyethylalcohol[qr]
Dowanol EP
Dowanol eph
dowanolep
dowanolep[qr]
dowanoleph
Emeressence 1160
Emeressence 1160 rose ether
emeressence1160
Emery 6705
emery6705
Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-
ethanol,2-phenoxy-[qr]
ethanol-2-phenoxy
ethyleneglycolmonophenylether[qr]
ethyleneglycolphenylether[qr]
Euxyl K 400
Fenyl-cellosolve
fenyl-cellosolve(czech)[qr]
Fenylcelosolv
Glycol monophenyl ether
glycolmonophenylether
glycolmonophenylether[qr]
Igepal cephene distilled
Igepal OD-410
Phenoxethol
phenoxethol[qr]
phenoxetol[qr]
Phenoxydiglycol
phenoxyethanol[qr]
Phenoxyethyl alcohol
phenoxyethylalcohol
phenoxyethylalcohol[qr]
Phenoxyl ethanol
Phenoxytol
phenoxytol[qr]
phenylcellosolve[qr]
Phenylmonoglycol ether
phenylmonoglycolether
phenylmonoglycolether[qr]
Pheynl cellosolve
plastiazan-41(russian)[qr]
Prox-onic PH-01
Rewopal MPG 10
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Phenylglycol
2-Phenoxyethanol, Phenylglycol
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Phenoxyethanolum, Phenylglycol
2-Phenoxyethanol, DOWANOL(R) EPH, Phenylglycol
1-Hydroxy-2-phenolyethane
2-PHENOXYETHANOL
122-99-6
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Phenyl cellosolve
Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-
Phenoxethol
Phenoxytol
2-Phenoxyethan-1-Ol
Phenoxetol
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Phenoxyethyl alcohol
1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
Rose ether
Phenylmonoglycol ether
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
NSC 1864
MFCD00002857
9004-78-8
UNII-HIE492ZZ3T
2-phenoxy ethanol
Phenoxyethanol [NF]
.beta.-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
PHE-G
PHE-S
NSC-1864
.beta.-Phenoxyethyl alcohol
HIE492ZZ3T
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-phenyl-omega-hydroxy-
CHEBI:64275
NSC1864
Phenoxyethanol (NF)
NCGC00090731-01
NCGC00090731-05
DSSTox_CID_1976
DSSTox_RID_76437
DSSTox_GSID_21976
EGMPE
Fenylcelosolv [Czech]
2-Fenoxyethanol [Czech]
Fenyl-cellosolve [Czech]
Plastiazan-41 [Russian]
Plastiazan-41
CAS-122-99-6
Phenol, ethoxylated
PHG
.beta.-Phenoxyethanol
HSDB 5595
EINECS 204-589-7
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
2-phenoxy-1-ethanol
beta-phenoxyethylalcohol
starbld0047047
2-Phenoxyethanol, 9CI
2-Phenoxyethanol, 99%
WLN: Q2OR
EC 204-589-7
SCHEMBL15708
2-Phenoxyethanol, >=99%
4-06-00-00571 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
MLS002174254
Euxyl K 400 (Salt/Mix)
2-PHENOXYETHANOL 500ML
Polyethylene glycol monophenyl ether
2-Phenoxyethanol, analytical standard
Fungal Terminator [veterinary] (TN)
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, >=90%
SMR000112131
ETHANOL,2-PHENOXY MFC8 H10 O2
2-Phenoxyethanol, tested according to Ph.Eur.
SR-01000838345-2
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
