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Phenoxyethanol is not only used in personal care products but also serves as a practical industrial solvent. Its solvent performance, relatively low volatility and high boiling point make it suitable for coatings, printing inks, dyes, pigments, industrial cleaning products and other industrial systems.
Dotachem supplies PR-grade industrial Phenoxyethanol 98.5% for customers seeking a suitable balance between solvent performance, consistent quality and purchasing cost.
Why Is Industrial-Grade Phenoxyethanol Needed?
Different applications have different requirements for Phenoxyethanol purity and quality specifications.
Industrial customers are generally more concerned with solvent performance, compatibility, color, evaporation behavior and cost. For applications that do not require higher-purity specifications, Phenoxyethanol 98.5% provides a practical balance between product performance and purchasing cost.
Dotachem PR-grade Phenoxyethanol has a minimum content of 98.5% and is intended primarily for industrial solvent applications.
Why Is Phenoxyethanol Suitable as an Industrial Solvent?
The Phenoxyethanol molecule contains both an aromatic ether group and a hydroxyl group, giving it useful compatibility with a range of organic materials.
It can be used as a solvent or co-solvent to help dissolve or carry selected resins, dyes, pigments and other industrial components.
Compared with faster-evaporating solvents, Phenoxyethanol has relatively low volatility and a high boiling point. These characteristics may provide a longer working time and more controlled evaporation in selected production and application processes.
Phenoxyethanol is generally a colorless liquid, making it suitable for industrial products where the color and appearance of the finished product are important.
Where Is Industrial-Grade Phenoxyethanol 98.5% Used?
- Specialty Printing Inks
Phenoxyethanol can be used as a solvent in selected ballpoint pen inks, stamp-pad inks and specialty printing inks. Its relatively slow evaporation helps maintain workable ink properties and reduces premature drying during storage or application.
- Dye and Pigment Concentrates
In selected dye and pigment concentrates, Phenoxyethanol can act as a solvent or carrier for colorants. Its solvent characteristics may help incorporate certain dyes and improve the processing of pigment-containing systems.
- Cellulose Acetate and Resin Processing
Phenoxyethanol can dissolve or carry selected cellulose acetate and resin components. This makes it relevant to certain resin-processing operations and specialty chemical products where a slower-evaporating solvent is required.
- Industrial Cleaning Wipes
Phenoxyethanol may be included in solvent systems used for industrial cleaning wipes. Its relatively low volatility can help the wipe remain wet during use, while its solvent properties support the removal of selected inks, oils or organic residues.
- Chemical Intermediate Production
In addition to its role as a solvent, Phenoxyethanol may be used as an intermediate in the production of selected esters and other downstream chemicals. Requirements for purity and residual phenol should be confirmed according to the intended reaction and finished-product specification.
Why Does Phenol Content Need to Be Controlled?
Residual phenol is an important indicator of the quality consistency of industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol.
Phenol content may influence odor, color and suitability in downstream systems. Consistent control of this indicator can help reduce the effect of raw material variation on production and finished-product quality.
Dotachem PR-grade Phenoxyethanol has a minimum Phenoxyethanol content of 98.5%, while its phenol content is controlled to no more than 0.1%. It is intended for customers whose primary requirement is industrial solvent performance.
Dotachem Industrial-Grade Phenoxyethanol Supply
Dotachem supplies PR-grade industrial Phenoxyethanol 98.5% in 200 kg plastic drums.
Customers can provide Dotachem with information about their application, required quantity, destination and delivery requirements. We can provide product specifications, COA and SDS documentation and assist with international shipment arrangements according to the order requirements.
Contact Dotachem to request product information or a quotation for industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol 98.5%.
