Benzyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether

Core Application Areas

Industrial Cleaning and Metal Processing

High-efficiency Degreaser: BMEO-5 can dissolve mineral oil and cutting fluid residues. The dosage in metal cleaning agents is typically 3-8%. When combined with propylene glycol butyl ether, it can improve decontamination efficiency by over 30%.

Emulsified Cutting Fluid: BMEO-12 acts as an emulsifier, stabilizing the dispersion of the oil phase (e.g., paraffin oil) in the water phase to form an O/W emulsion with a particle size < 1μm, thereby reducing tool wear.

Water-based Coatings and Inks

Film-forming Agent: Adding 2-4% of BMEO-15 can lower the Minimum Film-forming Temperature (MFT) of acrylic coatings to below 0℃, enhancing the flexibility and gloss of the paint film while reducing VOC emissions.

Pigment Dispersant: Offers superior dispersion stability for pigments such as carbon black and titanium dioxide compared to traditional glycol ethers, with a dosage of 0.5-2% of the pigment mass.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

Emulsifier: BMEO-10 (HLB≈12) can stabilize Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsions. For example, a dosage of 5-10% in sunscreen, combined with cetyl alcohol, can increase emulsion consistency.

Penetration Enhancer: BMEO-5 can enhance the skin permeability of antimicrobial agents (e.g., triclosan), with a dosage of 1-3% in gel-based products.

Electronics and Pharmaceutical Fields

Electronic Cleaner: High-purity BMEO-20 (metal ions < 10 ppm) can remove rosin flux residues from circuit board surfaces, complying with the IPC-7510 standard.

Pharmaceutical Carrier: As a solvent for topical medications, it can enhance the skin permeability of drugs such as dapoxetine, with a dosage of 5-8% in gels.