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2-phenoxyethanol
EC / List no.: 204-589-7
CAS no.: 122-99-6
Mol. formula: C8H10O2


Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP17) approved by the European Union, this substance is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage and may cause respiratory irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, food and animals feeds.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes,
adhesives and sealants,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
anti-freeze products,
washing & cleaning products and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery) and
metal used for furniture & furnishings (e.g. outdoor furniture, benches, tables).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products,
washing & cleaning products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
laboratory chemicals,
coating products,
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes and
perfumes and fragrances.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
and
chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products,
laboratory chemicals,
washing & cleaning products and
inks and toners.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
coating products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
metal working fluids,
laboratory chemicals,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
lubricants and greases,
textile treatment products and dyes and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
and
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
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