Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid. Benzyl Alcohol is used as a solvent for paints, inks, epoxy resin coating, and lacquers. Benzyl Alcohol is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is used as a bacteriostatic, local anesthetic, and as a photographic developer. Benzyl Alcohol is also utilized as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products like sunscreens, body lotions, soaps, shampoos, and hair care solutions.