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Phenoxy Ethanol 20
Phenoxyethanol 20% is a high-strength preservative solution widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical formulations to provide robust antimicrobial protection. At a 20% concentration, it delivers enhanced efficacy against bacteria, yeast, and mold, ensuring superior product preservation while maintaining a low skin irritation potential. This preservative is ideal for manufacturers requiring strong microbial control in a wide range of products without compromising safety or formulation stability.
Phenoxyethanol 20% Overview
Phenoxyethanol 20% offers powerful antimicrobial protection, making it an excellent choice for preserving cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Its gentle profile ensures suitability for sensitive skin and baby care formulations, while its broad compatibility allows seamless integration into various products like creams, shampoos, and serums. As a paraben-free preservative, it supports clean-label formulations, enhancing shelf life and maintaining product integrity.
Enhanced Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial: Offers powerful protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold contamination.
Safe and Gentle: Low irritation potential, suitable for sensitive skin applications.
Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with creams, lotions, shampoos, pharmaceutical topical solutions, and more.
Extends Shelf Life: Helps maintain product integrity by preventing microbial spoilage.
Paraben-Free Alternative: Popular choice for clean-label and natural formulations.
High-strength preservation for safe and durable formulations.
Excellence in Formulation
Typical Applications
- Facial and body creams and lotions
- Hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners
- Serums, gels, and facial oils
- Pharmaceutical topical preparations
- Baby care products and sensitive skin formulations
Technical Specifications
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Concentration: 20% active phenoxyethanol in a suitable solvent (commonly water or glycol)
- pH: Neutral
- Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents
- Flash Point: Approximately 94°C (201°F)
Packaging Options
- 220 kg HDPE drums
- IBC tank
- ISO tank
- Bulk options available upon request
Storage and Handling: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Shelf life is generally 24 months under proper storage conditions.