Phenoxyethano Extra Pure

1. Basic Identification Attributes

• Chemical Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
• CAS Number: 122-99-6
• HS Code: 2909.49.00
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
• Synonyms:
  • Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
  • 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
  • Phenyl cellosolve

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

• Physical State: Liquid
• Color & Odor: Colorless to pale yellow; faint aromatic odor
• Boiling Point: ~247 °C
• Melting Point: ~–2 °C
• Density/Specific Gravity: ~1.105 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• Solubility:
  • Slightly soluble in water (~27 g/L at 20 °C)
  • Miscible with alcohols and other organic solvents
• pH Level: Not applicable (neutral in aqueous solutions)
• Vapor Pressure: ~0.01 mmHg at 20 °C (low volatility)
• Flash Point: ~121 °C (closed cup)
• Autoignition Temperature: ~470 °C
• Viscosity: ~6.2 mPa·s at 25 °C

3. Safety & Hazard Attributes

• Hazard Class (GHS Classification):
  • Eye irritation (Category 2A)
  • Acute toxicity (oral, Category 4)
  • Skin irritation (Category 2)
• NFPA Ratings:
  • Health: 2
  • Flammability: 1
  • Reactivity: 0
• Exposure Limits:
  • No specific OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV established
• Reactivity:
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Avoid strong oxidizers and strong acids

4. Storage & Handling Attributes

• Storage Conditions:
  • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
  • Keep container tightly closed and away from ignition sources
• Incompatible Materials:
  • Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
• Container Type: Glass or HDPE/plastic container
• Shelf Life & Expiration Date: Typically 2 years if stored properly
• Special Handling Requirements:
  • Use with adequate ventilation
  • Wear gloves and protective eyewear

5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

• Regulatory Status:
  • Listed under TSCA, REACH
  • Used in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical products
• Transportation Restrictions:
  • Not classified as hazardous for transport (non-regulated)
• Waste Disposal Method:
  • Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
  • Do not release into the environment

6. Environmental & Health Impact

• Ecotoxicity:
  • Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms at high concentrations
• Persistence in Environment:
  • Degrades slowly in the environment
• Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity:
  • Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
• Biodegradability:
  • Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions