Amines & Plasticizers 2-Phenoxy Ethanol

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohols,

Phenoxy Compounds

Chemical Name

2-phenoxyethanol

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate,

Solvent

CASE Ingredients Functions

Coalescing Agent,

Solvent

Molecular formula

C8H10O2

CAS No.

122-99-6

EC No.

204-589-7

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alcohols

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents

Alcohols

CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers

Alcohols

Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications

Base Chemicals End Uses

Agrochemicals,

Inks,

Pharmaceutical Application

Coating Type

Waterborne Coating

Applications

• Solvent
• Biocide for cosmetics
• Anti bacterial pharmaceutical preparations
• Coalescing Solvent (water-based paints)
• Perfume solvent / fixative
• Solvent in batericide / germicide formulations
• Intermediate for 2-Phenoxythyl aceylate
• 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate
• Solvents in inks formulations

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Freezing Point	14 - 10	°C	—
Refractive Index n20D	1.537-1.539	—	—
Dynamic Viscosity (20°C)	18	m.Pas	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	138.17	—	—
Colour	max. 50	APHA	—
Free Phenol	max. 1	ppm	—
Free Phenol	max. 1	ppm	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay (by GC)	min. 99.5	%	—
Water Content (% by wt)	max. 0.3	%	—
Specific gravity (20/20°C)	1.105 - 1.113	—	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Drum 200 kgs. Net. Wt.