Phenoxyethanol P5 , P10 : Preservative for Cosmetics and Toiletries
Chemical Name : Phenoxyethanol Properties : Phenoxyethanol is used for a wide range of applications including Application :
• 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 slurring 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
