PHENOXYETHANOL
Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Protection for Modern Personal Care Formulations
Phenoxyethanol is a widely used preservative for personal care and cosmetic formulations, particularly for protecting water-based products against microbial contamination. It also offers multifunctional properties and can serve as a solvent, fixative, bacteriostatic agent, and antiseptic within formulation systems. Phenoxyethanol can be used independently or blended with complementary preservative ingredients such as 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, or Ethylhexylglycerin. Its versatility makes it suitable for a broad range of personal care applications where formulation protection and preservation are important considerations.
Product Identification
| Category | Solvent |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (Visual) | Colorless Clear Liquid |
| Color (APHA) | 5 Max |
| Moisture(%) | 0.1 Max |
| Specific Gravity (20C) | 1.106 ~1.116 |
| Acidity (mgKOH/g) | 0.1 Max |
| Phenol(ppm) | 5 Max |
| Purity (Area%) | 99.8 Min |
Why Choose Our PHENOXYETHANOL
Broad-Spectrum Preservation for Water-Based Formulations
Phenoxyethanol is commonly used to help protect water-based cosmetic and personal care formulations from microbial contamination. Its established role as a preservative makes it a practical choice for formulation systems where reliable microbial protection is required.
- Suitable for water-based cosmetic formulations
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial functionality
- Supports preservation of personal care products
- Suitable for a variety of formulation systems
Multifunctional Formulation Support
Beyond its preservative role, Phenoxyethanol offers multiple functional properties that can support different formulation requirements. Its solvent and fixative characteristics can provide additional formulation flexibility depending on the product system and intended application.
- Functions as a preservative
- Solvent functionality
- Fixative properties
- Bacteriostatic functionality
Flexible Preservation Systems
Phenoxyethanol can be incorporated into preservation systems alongside complementary ingredients. Combining it with materials such as 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, or Ethylhexylglycerin can provide formulators with flexibility when developing preservation strategies for personal care products.
- Compatible with blended preservation approaches
- Can be combined with 1,2-Hexanediol
- Can be combined with Ethylhexylglycerin
- Supports formulation flexibility
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
Applications
Supporting Personal Care Formulations
Phenoxyethanol is widely used as a preservative in personal care formulations where protection against microbial contamination is required. Its multifunctional properties also make it useful in formulation systems requiring additional solvent or fixative functionality.
Cosmetic Product Preservation
Phenoxyethanol can be incorporated into cosmetic formulations to support preservation, particularly in water-containing products that require protection from microbial growth during their intended use.
Water-Based Formulation Protection
Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial functionality makes Phenoxyethanol suitable for water-based cosmetic and personal care products. It can form part of a preservation system designed to help maintain formulation integrity.
Flexible Preservation Blends
Phenoxyethanol can be combined with complementary preservative ingredients such as 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, and Ethylhexylglycerin. This provides formulators with flexibility when developing preservation systems for different personal care products.
Formulation Solvent Applications
In addition to its preservative function, Phenoxyethanol can provide solvent functionality within suitable formulation systems. This multifunctionality allows it to contribute to formulations beyond microbial protection alone.
Specialty Personal Care Products
Phenoxyethanol can support a variety of personal care product formulations where preservative functionality and formulation versatility are important considerations. Its established use in cosmetic and personal care systems makes it suitable for diverse formulation development needs.
- Solvent & Dilution
- Cleaning
Industries
- Industrial
Features & Benefits
- Excellent dissolution properties
- Low moisture content
- Controlled evaporation rate
- High solvency power
- Minimal residue after evaporation
Certifications
- ISO 9001