Chemical formular
C6H5OCH2CH2OH
Molecular weight
138.17
CAS No.
122-99-6
Synonym(s)
- phenoxyethanol
- 2-Phenoxyethanol
- phenyl cellosolve
- Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Quality specification
| Item | Unit | Industrial grade | Pharmaceutical grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | - | Light yellow liquid | Colorless liquid |
| Assay | % | ≥90.0 | ≥99.0% |
| Phenol | ppm | - | ≤25 |
| PH | - | 5.0-7.0 | 5.5-7.0 |
| Color | APHA | ≤100 | ≤30 |
Application
KL-EPH can be served as the solvent for acrylic resin, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, epoxy resin, phenoxy resin. It 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. Asa 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.
Packing
200kg plastic drum/Isotank. It is nonhazardous and should be stored in cool and ventilated place away from sunlight.