CAS: 100-51-6
Benzyl Alcohol is a chemical of particular significance within the Home, Industrial, and Institutional Cleaning markets due to its intrinsic solvent property and non-intrusive, non-irritating effects. The compound assists in the preparation of relevant and important agents for cleansing by removing soiling, grease, and oils while making sure the user does not have any problems. It is the solvent versatile with regard to either water-soluble and oil-soluble materials, which makes it an integral part of polishers and disinfectants.
Benzyl Alcohol is characterized in the HI&I sector for the trifecta of very low toxicity, effective performer, and mode of a safer alternative to harsher solvents for cleaning formulations. This allows for optimal results for the dual benefit, which makes Benzyl Alcohol indispensable in an environment where safety and efficacy are constant concerns, including health care, food processing, and areas of institutional cleaning.
Description and Properties
● CAS: 100-51-6
● Molecular Formula: C7H8O
● Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
● Boiling Point: 205°C
● Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether
● Odor: Mild, pleasant aromatic scent
● Solvent Properties: Efficient at dissolving oils, waxes, and resins
● Low Toxicity: Suitable for use in formulations requiring non-irritating components
● Stability: Maintains effectiveness over time, providing long-term utility in products
Its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances makes Benzyl Alcohol highly versatile in its application. This balance of safety and efficacy is critical to HI&I cleaning formulations, in which Benzyl Alcohol provides the user higher performance without the risk of compromising their safety negatively.
Beyond HI&I, Blessed Benzyl Alcohol finds applications in broad industrial segments
● Plastic & Rubber: act as a solvent for dyes and plasticizers as used in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubbers.
● Oil & Gas: used as a solvent and corrosion inhibitor in oil extraction and processing.
● Construction: used in paint strippers and adhesives for surface preparation and thinning.
● Personal Care: A frequent component in cosmetics and certain personal care products primarily as a preservative and solvent, owing to its mild nature.
● CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers): their viscosity alters and contributes to the ease of application, thus boosting performance in coatings and adhesives.
● Lubricants and Greases: provide incorporation as an additive for enhanced stability and performance of lubricants in industrial applications.
● Food & Nutrition: additive used as food-grade solvent for flavoring agents and as additives in foods.
● Pharmaceuticals: common usage as preservatives in injectables and topical treatments due to low toxicity.
● Agriculture: useful in the formulation of pesticides and fertilizers, improving distribution and efficacy of active ingredients tremendously.