2-Phenoxyethanol

In perfume, it can be used as fixative, insect repellent, disinfectant for external use, solvent of cellulose acetate, dye, ink, resin, antiseptic and other medical uses， Phenoxyethanol has good solubility and miscibility. It is often used as a diluent for perfumes. It is a better solvent and penetrant for hair dye and nail polish, a solvent and modifier for ink, ball pen oil and a penetrant for printing pad ink。Phenoxyethanol has a specific bacteriostatic effect on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and has bacteriostatic effect on Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria. Because it has considerable solubility in water, white mineral oil, palmitic acid isopropyl acetate and other cosmetic components. In addition to its high efficiency, broad spectrum, low toxicity and no allergic irritation (2.2% aqueous solution has no irritation to the skin), it is widely used in cosmetics creams and shampoos