Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-tolerated preservative and fragrance ingredient with low systemic toxicity; potential for skin irritation at high concentrations but not a bioaccumulative or persistent concern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenethyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Well-tolerated preservative and fragrance ingredient with low systemic toxicity; potential for skin irritation at high concentrations but not a bioaccumulative or persistent concern. The EU classifies Phenethyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Phenethyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Phenethyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenethyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance ingredient; preservative (antimicrobial booster). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60-12-8 [^1_4][^1_5].
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl Alcohol?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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