Is Phenethyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Alcohol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenethyl Alcohol
INCI: PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
Phenethyl Alcohol (CAS 60-12-8 [^1_4][^1_5]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient; preservative (antimicrobial booster). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance ingredient; preservative (antimicrobial booster)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; widely used in cosmetics and accepted as GRAS in food
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenethyl Alcohol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenethyl Alcohol.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
preservative
jecfa_safe
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Phenethyl Alcohol by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
51 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
51 mg/kg bw/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
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].
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