| Formula |
CAS |
| C8H10O2 |
122-99-6 |
Background2-Phenoxyethanol is a fixative for
perfumes, bactericides in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds, and
also used as an insect repellant. 2-Phenoxyethanol is used in conjunction with
1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane as Euxyl K400.
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
b-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
Ethylene glycol
mono phenyl eth
2-Phenoxyethanol
Euxyl K 400
Phenyl cellosolve
Phenoxethol
Phenoxetol
UsesAntiseptic (topical)
Bactericide
when used in conjunction with 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane as Euxyl K400
Insect repellant
Perfume fixative
Toilet tissue
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Lovell CR, White IR, Boyle J. Contact dermatitis
from phenoxyethanol in aqueous cream BP. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(3):187. |
| 2. |
Bruze M, Gruvberger B, Agrup G. Sensitization
studies in the guinea pig with the active ingredients of Euxyl K
400. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(1):37-39. |
| 3. |
Tosti A, Guerra L, Bardazzi F, Gasparri F.
Euxyl K 400: a new sensitizer in cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(2):89-93. |
| 4. |
Hausen BM. The sensitizing potency of Euxyl
K 400 and its components 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane and 2-phenoxyethanol.
Contact Dermatitis 1993;28(3):149-153. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9