Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol Technical

Kalama® Benzyl alcohol Technical grade is used as a general solvent in the formulation of inks and lacquers where its low volatility and low toxicity are advantageous. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of various esters (such as benzyl formate, acetate, propionate, and butyrate) which are extensively used in the flavor and fragrance industries. KalamaTMBenzyl alcohol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polypeptides and is used extensively as a non-reactive diluent in epoxy resin coatings, where it reduces the viscosity and raises product flexibility. Other areas of application for benzyl alcohol include cosmetics and personal care formulations as well as coatings and lacquers.