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Benzyl Alcohol

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SUMMARY

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.

INDUSTRIES

  • Paints & Coatings: Providing materials that enhance durability, color, and finish quality.
  • Chemical Manufacturing: Supplying raw materials and intermediates for diverse chemical processes.
  • Textile & Leather Processing: Chemicals for dyeing, finishing, and treating fabrics and leather.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: Offering pharmaceutical-grade ingredients for drug formulation and medical uses.
  • Consumer: Supporting everyday products with safe and effective materials.
  • Packaging & Print: Delivering inks, coatings, and additives for high-quality packaging and printing.
  • Agriculture: Providing agrochemicals and additives to improve crop health and yield.
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics: Supplying ingredients that enhance product performance and sensory appeal.

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical Industry: Raw materials and intermediates for diverse chemical manufacturing processes.
  • Paints & Varnishes: Components that provide color, protection, and finish durability.
  • Fragrances: Ingredients used to create appealing scents in personal care and household products.
  • Insecticide Formulations: Active and inert ingredients for effective pest control solutions.
  • Dyes, Pigments & Inks: Materials that deliver vibrant, long-lasting color for textiles, printing, and packaging.
  • Resins: Essential polymers and additives for coatings, adhesives, and composite manufacturing.

VALUE PROPOSITIONS

  • Anti-Bacterial: Provides effective inhibition of bacterial growth, enhancing hygiene and product safety.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Agrochemicals: Supplying active ingredients and formulation aids for crop protection and agricultural productivity.
  • Coatings: Providing materials that enhance surface protection, durability, and appearance.
  • Cosmetics: Offering safe, effective ingredients for beauty and personal care products.
  • Bath & Body: Delivering ingredients that improve skin health, hydration, and sensory experience.
  • Inks: Supplying colorants and additives for high-quality printing and packaging.
  • Paint & Dyes: Providing vibrant color solutions for industrial and consumer applications.

FUNCTIONS

  • Feedstock: Raw material used as the starting point in chemical manufacturing processes.
  • Preservative: Prevents spoilage and extends the shelf life of products by inhibiting microbial growth.
  • Precursor: A substance used in the synthesis of other chemicals or compounds.
  • Fragrance: Adds pleasant scent to personal care, cleaning, and consumer products.
  • Solvent: Dissolves or disperses other ingredients to aid formulation and application.
  • Flavorant: Enhances or imparts taste and aroma in food and beverage products.
  • Degreaser: Removes oils, grease, and contaminants from surfaces or materials.
  • Ingredient: Fundamental component used in product formulation.