Phenoxyethanol

Functions and Uses

Cosmetics Field

• Preservative: It has broad - spectrum antibacterial activity and can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms such as Gram - negative bacteria, Gram - positive bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It is often used as a preservative in cosmetics, which can extend the shelf - life of products and ensure the safety and stability of products during use.
• Solvent and Solubilizer: It can be miscible with a variety of cosmetic raw materials. As a solvent, it helps to dissolve some ingredients that are insoluble in water, such as fragrances and essential oils. It also has a solubilizing effect, making the product formula more uniform and stable.

Medical Field

• Local Anesthetic: It has certain local anesthetic effects and can be used for skin surface anesthesia to relieve pain during skin injections, surgeries, and other procedures.
• Disinfectant: Its antibacterial properties enable it to be used as a disinfectant for the disinfection of skin and mucous membranes. It can effectively kill bacteria and prevent infections.

Other Fields

• Industrial Uses: In industrial fields such as coatings, inks, and electronic chemicals, it can be used as a solvent, cosolvent, and diluent, which helps to improve the performance and processing technology of products.
• Fragrance Fixative: In the fragrance industry, it can be used as a fragrance fixative to help maintain the aroma of fragrances and extend the fragrance - lasting time.