2-Phenoxyethanol / Phenoxyethanol

Description :

2-Phenoxyethanol / Phenoxyethanol is reaction of phenol with ethylen oxide. Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic grade of 2-Phenoxyethanol, which is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative for cosmetic and toiletry. Phenoxyethanol is an ideal antimicrobial preservative for aqueous products based on anionic, nonionic, or amphoteric surfactants, like shampoos, foam baths, shower gels or liquid detergents. It is effective against waterborne Gram negative bacteria and being a liquid it is easily incorporated into these types of end products.

For most surfactant based products, evaluation of Phenoxyethanol final levels of 0.5-1.0 % is recommended.

Phenoxyethanol remains fully stable over a wide pH range from 3-8.5 and remains fully stable over a wide temperature range, up to 80 °C.

Storage instructions :

2-Phenoxyethanol / Phenoxyethanol must be protected from light and high tempertures to avoid discoloration.

2-Phenoxyethanol / Phenoxyethanol should be stored between 15-45°C. Below solidification might occur. In case of inhomogeneity the product must be homogenized before use at 30°C-40°C

Packaging : 

25kg/drum

200kg/drum