Benzyl alcohol acts as a solvent and disinfectant in the cleaning industry. It helps to dissolve dirt, grease, oils and other contaminants from surfaces and also has an antimicrobial effect. It is also used to clean medical equipment and surfaces in hospitals and laboratories.
Benzyl alcohol in the construction industry
Benzyl alcohol is used in the construction industry as a solvent, for example for epoxy resins and epoxy coatings, as well as a plasticiser and stabiliser. It is also used as a cleaning agent that dissolves fats and oils, for preparing surfaces before coating or for cleaning equipment and tools.
Benzyl alcohol in the paint and varnish industry
Due to ist good solvent and diluting properties, benzyl alcohol is used in paints, varnishes and coatings. It helps to control the drying time and improves the distribution ft he colour on the surface.
Benzyl alcohol in agriculture
Benzyl alcohol is mainly used in agriculture as a solvent for pesticides and fertilisers, as a preservative for agrochemicals and as a biological pesticide.
In animal nutrition, benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative and flavouring agent, as well as an antimicrobial agent and solvent ort he production of animal feed supplements.
Other areas of application for benzyl alcohol
- In the energy sector, the substance is used as a solvent in the photovoltaic industry and in the production of energy sources, as well as an anti-corrosion agent for systems.
- Benzyl alcohol is used in the lubricant industry as a solvent for lubricant additives and as a stabiliser in lubricant formulations and as a viscosity modifier.
- The rubber and caoutchouc industry uses benzyl alcohol as a plasticiser, solvent for vulcanisation accelerators and processing aids.
