PHENOXYPROPANOL

EC / List no.: 212-222-7
CAS no.: 770-35-4
Mol. formula: C9H12O2

Phenoxypropanol is a slow-evaporating, very hydrophobic glycol ether ideal in coalescing and carrier solvent applications. 
Phenoxypropanol is a slow evaporating, very hydrophobic glycol ether — more hydrophobic than would be expected based simply on its molecular weight. 
This product has low odor. 
With its aromatic structure, Phenoxypropanol is an excellent match for phenolic coatings and linings; Phenoxypropanol is also an excellent coalescent for acrylic-based latexes.
Phenoxypropanol is also used extensively in dyeing applications, where Phenoxypropanol can function as both a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier. 
Phenoxypropanol has superior viscosity reduction properties in metalworking fluids.

Phenoxypropanol, a gycol ether, can be synthesized by reacting propylene oxide with phenol in the presence of Al2O3-MgO/Fe3O4 catalyst. 
The influence of its anesthetic property on gastropods has been analyzed. 
Its degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated.

Physical Description : Liquid
Color/Form : Colorless to yellow liquid
Odor : Mild odor
Boiling Point : 242.7 °C / 241.2 °C
Melting Point : 11.4 °C
Solubility: 0.07 M / In water, 15.1 g/L at 20 °C
Density : 1.0622 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Viscosity : 34 cP at 20 °C; 22.7 cP at 25 °C

Phenoxypropanol is used in the following products: coating products, washing & cleaning products, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics and personal care products and polishes and waxes. 
Other release to the environment of Phenoxypropanol 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) and outdoor use as processing aid.

Phenoxypropanol is used in the following products: polymers.
Phenoxypropanol is used for the manufacture of: rubber products.
Release to the environment of Phenoxypropanol can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, of substances in closed systems with minimal release, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), manufacturing of the substance and formulation of mixtures.

Use and Manufacturing
Household Products
Household & Commercial/Institutional Products
Information on 44 consumer products that contain Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether in the following categories is provided:
• Auto Products
• Commercial / Institutional
• Home Maintenance
• Inside the Home

• General adhesives and binding agents for a variety of uses    
• Bricks or related to bricklaying/masonry    
• Related to the building or construction process for buildings or boats (includes activities such as plumbing and electrical work, bricklaying, etc)    
• Materials used in the building process, such as flooring, insulation, caulk, tile, wood, glass, etc.    
• Fillers for paints, textiles, plastics, etc    
• Flooring materials (carpets, wood, vinyl flooring), or related to flooring such as wax or polish for floors    
• Insulating materials to protect from noise, cold, etc (such as used in homes or buildings), insulating materials related to electricity
• Industrial fluids such as hydraulic fluids, lubricating agents, functional fluids, etc    
• Casting agents or molding compounds for plastics, sand, or metals    
• Related to electrical work (such as wiring of a building), electric current insulation materials, or other electrical components
• Generic lubricants, lubricants for engines, brake fluids, oils, etc (does not include personal care lubricants)    
• Includes antifoaming agents, coagulating agents, dispersion agents, emulsifiers, flotation agents, foaming agents, viscosity adjustors, etc    
• Wood used as a building material, wood preservatives    
• Consumer electronic equipment of all types, including phones, computers, cameras etc. and related electronic componenets (motherboards, software, chargers)
• Related to computers or the manufacturing of computers    
• Related to manufacturing for export
• Televisions and their manufacture    
• Related to metals - manufacturing of metals, casting of metals, production of metals, surface treatment of metals, etc    
• Manufacturing of or related to machinery, for production of cement or food, air/spacescraft machinery, electrical machinery, etc    
• Radios (communication device)
• Personal care products, including cosmetics, shampoos, perfumes, soaps, lotions, toothpastes, etc    
• Inert ingredients in a pesticide
• Includes preservatives used in cosmetics, film, wood preserving agents, foods, etc
• Includes preservatives used in cosmetics, film, wood preserving agents, foods, etc
• Related to the process of printing (newspapers, books media, etc), printing inks, toners, etc
• Paint removers, graffiti removers, or general solvents
• Latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings.
• Carrier solvent for textile dyes.
• Solvent for inks in ball point and felt tip pens, stamp pads, and textile printing pastes.
• Paint removers.
• Coalescent for latex adhesives.
• Useful in the formulation of homogeneous, stable metalworking fluids.

Used extensively in dyeing applications, where Phenoxypropanol can function as both a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier; 
Latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings; 
Solvent for inks in ball point and felt tip pens, stamp pads, and textile printing pastes; 
Paint removers; Coalescent for latex adhesives; 
Useful in the formulation of homogeneous, stable metalworking fluids.

High-boiling solvent, bacterial agent, fixative for soaps and perfumes, intermediate for plasticizers.

A major use of Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether is as a solvent that facilitates the mixing of aqueous and organic constituents in paints, coatings, and films. 
Phenoxypropanol is used as a latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings and adhesives, a carrier solvent for textile dyes, a solvent for inks in ball point and felt tip pens, stamp pads, and textile printing pastes, and paint remover. 
Due to its antibacterial properties, Phenoxypropanol also is used in cosmetics and soaps.

High-boiling solvent, bactericidal agent, fixa- tive for soaps and perfumes, intermediate for plas- ticizers

Industry Uses
• Finishing agents
• Ink Component
• Lubricants and lubricant additives
• Processing aids, not otherwise listed
• Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
• Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Consumer Uses
• Fabric, textile, and leather products not covered elsewhere
• Floor coverings
• Ink, toner, and colorant products
• Lubricants and greases
• Paints and coatings

Impurities
Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether has a minimum purity of 93%. 
At least 93% of commercial Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether is comprised of a mixture of 1-phenoxy-propan-2-ol and 2-phenoxypropan- 1-ol, with the former isomer as the major constituent. 
The individual isomers are not separated nor produced as individual chemicals. 
The remaining 7% consists of up to 7% di-Phenoxypropanol, 0.1% phenol and 0.35% water. 
Of the 93% that is a mixture of the two isomers, 1-phenoxy-propan- 2-ol (CAS No. 770-35-4) constitutes > 85% of the mixture (is the thermodynamically favored isomer) and 2-phenoxy-propan-1-ol (CAS No. 4169-04-4) constitutes < 15%.

General Manufacturing Information
Industry Processing Sectors
• Paint and coating manufacturing
• Petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing
• Printing and related support activities
• Printing ink manufacturing
• Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing

Storage Conditions
Store Phenoxypropanol in carbon steel, stainless steel, or phenolic-lined steel drums. 
Do not store in aluminum, copper, galvanized iron, or galvanized steel.

Phenoxypropanol is commonly used in various dyeing applications, as a dye solubilizer and a dye carrier. 
Phenoxypropanolis often used as a carrier solvent for textile dyes and as a solvent for inks in felt tip and ball point pens as well as in stamp pads and textile printing pastes. 
In the coating industry Phenoxypropanol finds use as a coalescent for latex adhesives and as a latex coalescent in water based coatings. 
Other applications include paint removers and metal working fluids as a useful ingredient when formulating homogeneous and stable metalworking fluids.

Uses:
Cleaners: household and industrial cleaners
Textiles: dyes and printing pastes
Cosmetics
Resins
Coating formulation and application
Industrial, automotive and architectural coatings
Metal working fluids: surface cleaning and fabrication

A slow-evaporating, very hydrophobic glycol ether ideal in coalescing and carrier solvent applications. 
This product offers a low odor, and Phenoxypropanol can function as both a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier.

Benefits:
Favorable enviornmental profile, superior performance for end use applications, formulations may require less Performance solvent than P or E Series
Low vapor pressure allowing formulations to meet volatile organic compound regulations
Readily biodegradable
U.S. EPA Inerts listed for non-food use
Excellent for soap scum and greasy soil removal

By looking only at the molecular weight, you might not realize just how hydrophobic the Phenoxypropanol  is. 
Albeit unexpected, as a highly hydrophobic ether that offers slow-evaporating capabilities, Phenoxypropanol is ideal for coalescing and carrier solvent applications. 
In addition Phenoxypropanol maintains a low associated odor, a key aspect for household products.

Due to its aromatic structure, this ether is a compatible match with phenolic coatings and linings and remains an excellent coalescent for acrylic-based latexes. 
Within hair dyes, where Phenoxypropanol is broadly used, this ether serves as both a solubilizer and a dye carrier.

Phenoxypropanol  solvent offers desired functional characteristics as a solvent for consumer and institutional cleaning applications. 

Propylene glycol phenyl ether. Acts as a latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings, carrier solvent textile dyes, solvent for inks in ball point and felt tip pens, stamp pads, and textile printing pastes. 
Offers coalescing ability and powerful solvency. 
Provides high dilution ratio. 
Possesses low viscosity and storage stability. Used in architectural and industrial coatings, inks in ball point and felt tip pens.

In a hydrolysis study with phenoxypropanol no hydrolysis was observed at 50°C and pH 4, 7 and 9. 
Biodegradation studies in freshwater and in soil are available for phenoxypropanol. 
Phenoxypropanol was shown to be readily biodegradable according to OECD Guideline 301 F (Ready Biodegradability: Manometric Respirometry Test). 
In the manometric respirometry test (OECD GL 301F) the time required to achieve 10% degradation of phenoxypropanol was 5.1 days, while the average extent of biodegradation at the end of the 10 day-window was 72%. 
The formation of CO2 reached 61% CO2, suggesting the extensive mineralization of phenoxypropanol. 
Rapid biodegradation of phenoxypropanol was observed in two different sandy loam soils under aerobic conditions at 25±2 Deg. C Based on the existing biodegradation data in freshwater and soil and considering low potentential for adsorption to sediment. 
No further biodegradation testing in water and sediment is required. 
According to REACH Annex IX requirements, sediment simulation testing shall only be considered for substances with a high potential for adsorption to sediment, hence no further simulation tests in water and sediment are required for phenoxypropanol.

Phenoxypropanol is a slow evaporating, highly hydrophobic glycol ether, ideal for coalescing and carrier solvent applications. 
Phenoxypropanol has a low odor and can function both as a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier.
Uses of Phenoxypropanol:

Cleaners: household and industrial cleaners
Textiles: dyes and printing pastes
Beauty products
Resins
Coating formulation and application
Industrial, automotive and architectural coatings
Metalworking fluids: surface cleaning and fabrication
Advantages of Phenoxypropanol:
Favorable environmental profile, superior performance for end applications, formulations may require less performance solvent than P or E series
Low vapor pressure allowing formulations to meet regulations on volatile organic compounds
Easily biodegradable
U.S EPA Inerts Listed For Non-Food Use
Excellent for removing soap scum and greasy dirt

Phenoxypropanol is a Very hydrophobic, practically fragrance-free
Looking only at the molecular weight, you might not realize how hydrophobic Phenoxypropanol Glycol Ether is. 
Although unexpected, as a highly hydrophobic ether offering slow evaporation capabilities, Phenoxypropanol is ideal for coalescence and carrier solvent applications. 
In addition, Phenoxypropanol maintains an associated low odor, a key aspect for household products.

Due to its aromatic structure, this ether is compatible with phenolic coatings and liners and remains an excellent coalescer for acrylic based latexes. 
In hair dyes, where Phenoxypropanol is widely used, this ether serves as both a solubilizer and a dye carrier.

Phenoxypropanol Glycolic Ether Solvent provides the desired functional characteristics as a solvent for consumer and institutional cleaning applications.

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A slow evaporating hydrophobic glycol ether with excellent surface tension lowering ability and coalescing properties. 
Phenoxypropanol has a near-average balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics, and Phenoxypropanol offers significant water solubility. 
Phenoxypropanolis one of our most effective coalescents in water based latex systems.

Applications 
• Coalescing latex in architectural and industrial water-based coatings.
• Carrier solvent for textile dyes.
• Solvent for inks in ballpoint and felt-tip pens, ink pads and textile printing pastes.
• Paint strippers.
• Coalescing for latex adhesives.
• Useful in the formulation of homogeneous and stable metalworking fluids
• Water-based coalescing latex
• Architectural and industrial coatings
• Carrier solvent for textile dyes
• Solvent for ballpoint and felt-tip inks, ink pads
• Solvent for textile printing pastes
• Paint strippers
• Coalescent for latex adhesives
• Useful in formulating homogeneous and stable metalworking fluids
• Slow evaporating highly hydrophobic glycol ether
 
Acts as a coalescing latex in architectural and industrial water-based coatings, solvent-based textile dyes, solvent for ball and felt pen inks, ink pads and textile printing pastes. 
Offers strong merger capability and solvency. 
Provides a high dilution rate. 
Has low viscosity and low storage stability. 
Used in architectural and industrial coatings, ballpoint inks and markers.

Phenoxypropanol, a gycol ether, can be synthesized by reacting propylene oxide with phenol in the presence of an Al2O3-MgO / Fe3O4 catalyst.
The influence of its anesthetic property on gastropods was analyzed.
Its degradation by microorganisms in different types of soil has been studied.

Application of Phenoxypropanol
Phenoxypropanol was used as an additive to saline solution to induce an anesthetic effect on isolated peripheral tissues of Biomphalaria alexandrina prior to fixation. 

Phenoxypropanol Glycol Ether is a slow evaporating, highly hydrophobic glycol ether - more hydrophobic than you might expect just because of its molecular weight. 
Phenoxypropanol has a faint odor. 
With its aromatic structure, Phenoxypropanol Glycol Ether is an excellent match for phenolic coatings and liners; Phenoxypropanol is also an excellent coalescer for acrylic based latexes. 
Phenoxypropanol glycol ether is also widely used in dye applications, where Phenoxypropanol can function both as a dye solubilizer and as a dye carrier. 
Phenoxypropanol has superior viscosity reducing properties in metalworking fluids.

IUPAC names
1-(phenoxy)propan-2-ol
1-fenoxypropane-2-ol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol
1-phenoxy-propan-2-ol
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
1-phenoxypropan-2-ol
Phenoxyisopropanol
Registration dossier
Phenoxypropanol monophenylether
Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether

SYNONYMS: 
DOWANOL? Phenoxypropanol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol >=93%
DOWANOL®
1-PHENOXY-2-PROPANOL
(+/-)-1-PHENOXYPROPAN-2-OL
1-PHENOXYPROPAN-2-OL
1-phenoxy-2-propano
2-Phenoxy-1-methylethanol
2-Propanol, 1-phenoxy-
PROPYLENE PHENOXYTOL
Propylenephenoxythol
Phenoxypropanol PHENYL ETHER
Phenoxypropanol MONOPHENYL ETHER
Phenoxypropanol 1-MONOPHENYL ETHER
PHENOXY PROPANOL
AURORA KA-7000
DOWANOL(TM) Phenoxypropanol
(2S)-1-phenoxy-2-propanol
beta-phenoxyisopropanol
-Phenoxy-2-propanol
Phenoxyisopropanol
Phenyl-beta-hydroxypropyl ether
Propylene phenoxetol
propylenephenoxetol
1-PHENOXY-2-PROPANOL, 93+% (DOWANOL Phenoxypropanol)
1-Phenoxyisopropanol
PROPYLENEPHENOXYTOL,REAGENT
2-PROPYLENEGLYCOL1-PHENYLETHER
1-Phenoxy-2-propan-2-ol
1-PHENOXY-2-PROPANOL: TECH., 85%
1-Phenoxy-2-pr
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol, 99.5%
DOWANOL(R) Phenoxypropanol, Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether, Propylene phenoxytol
Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether, Propylene phenoxytol
1-Phenoxy-1-methylethanol
1-Methyl-2-phenoxyethanol
1-Phenoxypropane-2-ol
3-Phenoxypropane-2-ol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol,97%
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol,85%
Propanol, 1-phenoxy-
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol ,98%
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol,Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether, Propylene phenoxytol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol,DOWANOL Phenoxypropanol, Phenoxypropanol phenyl ether, Propylene phenoxytol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol, 99.5%, for synthesis
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol>