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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₆H₅O-CH₂CH₂OH
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Applications
Galaxy™ Surfactants Ltd. Phenoxyethanol (Preservative Grade) is used for a wide range of applications including:
- As a preservative in Personal care formulations
- As a latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings
- As a solvent and plasticizer for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose and
- many vinyl, phenolic, alkyd and ester-type resins in water-based coatings
- As a solvent in printing inks
- As an emulsifier to help lower interfacial tension in oil-water emulsions
- As an ingredient in slurrying compounds used to protect metals against corrosion
- As a synergistic component in broad spectrum anti-bacterial agents
- As an additive in paint industry
- As a perfume fixative
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear, low viscous liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Color max. 0.5 - Lovibond (5 1⁄4” cell, on Y+R) pH (1% aqueous solution) 5.5 - 7 - - Purity min. 99 % Gas Chromatography Moisture Content max. 0.2 % by mass Karl Fischer Method Specific Gravity (at 20°C) 1.105 - 1.110 - - Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.537 - 1.539 - - Free Phenol Content max. 150 ppm -
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
- Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations.
- Avoid ingestion and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
- Galaxy™ Surfactants Ltd. Phenoxyethanol (Preservative Grade) is available in 235 litres HMHDPE carboys.
- Total of 80 carboys i.e. 20 MT (250 kg per carboy) can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
- It is available in 35 litres HMHDPE carboys.
- Total of 480 carboys i.e. 16.8 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
- It is also available in 25 litres HMHDPE carboys.
- Total of 640 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
- It can be supplied in IBC of 1 / 1.1 MT capacity.
- Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 / 19.8 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. 20/24 MT of Galaxy™ Surfactants Ltd. Phenoxyethanol (Preservative Grade) can also be supplied in 24 MT ISO containers.
- It is also available in 210 litres GI drums.
- Total of 80 drums i.e. 16 MT (200 kg per drum) can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2.5 years
- Storage and Handling Conditions
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 40°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
- Keep the container tightly closed after use.
- Since product is hygroscopic in nature, moisture content may increase if exposed to atmosphere.
- In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is 2.5 years.
- Once HMHDPE carboy / IBC/GI drum is opened, consume the product within a week.
- When taken in ISO container, it is recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
- Product solidifies, if stored below 14°C for prolonged time.
- If solidifies, it is recommended to heat the jacketed ISO containers with hot water or steam with 1.0 - 1.5 kg / cm⊃2 pressure to bring the temperature of product to 30 - 40°C.
- If the product freezes in IBC / HMHDPE carboys then keep the same in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
- During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 for IBC / HMHDPE carboys (palletized as well as non - palletized)