Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Benzyl Alcohol

General Purpose Alkaline Cleaner with Benzyl Alcohol (100-51-6)

This is a concentrated, low foaming, alkaline cleaner engineered for diverse industrial applications. Formulated to effectively remove grease, oil, and general soiling from various hard surfaces, its composition includes Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate, Sodium Hydroxide, and Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate. A minor component, Benzyl Alcohol, is also present. This versatile solution is designed for efficient, general-purpose cleaning across a multitude of settings, ensuring thorough surface restoration and cleanliness.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Serves as an effective solvent for a broad range of resins, cellulose, oils, and waxes.
Enhances flow, gloss, and adhesion in various coating formulations.
Functions as a crucial chemical intermediate for synthesizing new compounds.
Valuable as a preservative and fragrance component in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Improves dye penetration and leveling within the textile industry.
Offers high purity and consistent quality for demanding industrial applications.
Acts as an efficient diluent for lacquers and paints.
Maintains a clear, colorless appearance with a mild aromatic profile.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Assay (GC): min 99.5 %
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 1.043 – 1.049
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.538 – 1.542
Water Content (KF): max 0.05 %
Acidity (as Benzoic Acid): max 0.02 %
Colour (APHA): max 10
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Benzaldehyde: max 0.05 %
Non-Volatile Matter: max 0.005 %
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 93 °C (199 °F)

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Paints, Coatings & Inks: Functions as an effective solvent for various resins, lacquers, and dyes, enhancing product performance.
Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as a preservative in injectable and ophthalmic drug solutions, and can also act as a local anesthetic.
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products: Used as a fragrance component, a preservative, and a viscosity-reducing agent in cosmetic formulations.
Industrial & Household Cleaners: Acts as a versatile solvent in a wide array of cleaning products for both industrial and domestic use.
Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an important intermediate for the production of various esters and ethers, and in other specialty chemical reactions.
Textile & Photographic Applications: Utilized as a textile auxiliary and as a component in photographic developers for specific functional roles.