GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Benzyl alcohol (BOH; CAS # 100-51-6) has a wide range of applications, including paints and coatings, flavour and fragrance, personal care and pharmaceuticals. It is broadly used as a solvent due to its low toxicity and volatility.

In addition to our standard grade, we also offer an EP/USP/NF compliant grade of benzyl alcohol.

MAIN APPLICATIONS

A tube of glue

ADHESIVES

Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent with low toxicity and volatility for glue.

Different cleaning products

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Our products are used as solvents and as feedstocks for key ingredients used across a broad portfolio of cleaning products from soaps and shampoos, to hard surface cleaners and food preparation.

Concrete poured onto a floor

CONCRETE COATINGS

Epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings and polymer-modified concrete intended for industrial and consumer applications. These products are designed to protect against solvents, corrosive acids and grease.

Epoxy floor covering being applied

EPOXY HARDENERS & RESINS

Curing agent used for long-lasting repairs and the construction of high-performance composites. Benzyl alcohol is widely used a solvent and diluent in the production of epoxy resins and coatings.

Protective varnish being painted on wooden patio deck

INDUSTRIAL SOLVENT

Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent with low toxicity and volatility. Commonly used in cleaning materials, paint removals, adhesives, varnishes and pesticides.

Paint brush and various open paint cans

PAINT & INDUSTRIAL COATINGS

Additives used to improve the performance of paints. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent with a compatible viscosity enhancer.

Different personal care and cosmetics products

PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS

Additives designed to improve the performance of products in the personal care and cosmetics industry, including skincare, haircare, cosmetics and hygiene products. 

Doctor handing pills to patient

PHARMACEUTICALS

Vynova Advanced Organics supplies raw materials to the pharmaceutical industry to produce a wide variety of APIs including penicillin, pseudoephedrine, various cardiovascular drugs, anti-acne treatments, anti-viral treatments, cough suppressants and antihistamines.

Marble and granite floor tile samples

STONE, MARBLE, GRANITE COATINGS

Solvent with low toxicity and volatility used in the production of mastics, glue, epoxy systems and abrasives, used in the stone market.

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