Is Phenoxyethylparaben safe in cosmetics?
Phenoxyethylparaben has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenoxyethylparaben
INCI: PHENOXYETHYL PARABEN
Phenoxyethylparaben (CAS Possibly 55468-89-6 (4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester) — unverified) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Possibly 55468-89-6 (4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester) — unverified
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Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not recognized by FDA VCRP; no CIR safety assessment exists
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenoxyethylparaben.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenoxyethylparaben.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenoxyethylparaben allowed in the EU?
Phenoxyethylparaben EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenoxyethylparaben do in cosmetics?
Phenoxyethylparaben functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Possibly 55468-89-6 (4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester) — unverified.
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