Phenoxyethanol 99.5% Cosmetic Grade Preservative & Solvent | CAS 122-99-6

• Cosmetics & Personal Care

Phenoxyethanol is widely used in creams, lotions, serums, toners, essences, sun care products, makeup, wet wipes and baby care products. The typical recommended use level is 0.5%–1.0% of the total formulation, either alone or in combination with other preservatives.

• Pharmaceuticals

Applied as an antimicrobial preservative in external creams, gels, solutions and other dosage forms to maintain the microbiological stability of pharmaceutical preparations.

• Industrial Products

Used to protect water-based systems such as paints, coatings, inks and industrial fluids against microbial spoilage.

1. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Efficacy:Effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold, providing reliable protection for water-based formulations.
2. Wide pH Compatibility: Maintains stable antimicrobial activity across approximately pH 3–10, covering the pH range of most cosmetic and personal care formulations.
3. Excellent Formulation Compatibility: Highly compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, active ingredients and most other preservatives; easily incorporated into both leave-on and rinse-off systems.
4. Strong Synergy with Other Preservatives: Often combined with ethylhexylglycerin, parabens, DMDM hydantoin and other preservatives to broaden the antimicrobial spectrum and reduce individual use levels.
5. Mild and Skin-Friendly: Low irritation and sensitization potential at the recommended use levels, suitable for sensitive skin and baby care formulations.
6. Globally Recognized & Compliant: Listed in Annex V of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with a maximum authorized concentration of 1.0% in cosmetic products; safety confirmed by the SCCS opinions.
   

• Q: What is Phenoxyethanol, and what are its key characteristics?

A: Phenoxyethanol (CAS 122-99-6) is a broad-spectrum, low-irritation cosmetic preservative. It is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid with the molecular formula C8H10O2, and it effectively inhibits bacteria, yeast and mold across a wide pH range (about pH 3–10).

• Q: What is the recommended dosage of Phenoxyethanol?

A: The typical use level in cosmetic and personal care formulations is 0.5%–1.0%. It can be used alone or combined with other preservatives; the maximum authorized concentration in the EU is 1.0% (Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).

• Q: Can Phenoxyethanol be used with Ethylhexylglycerin?

A: Yes. Ethylhexylglycerin is a classic synergistic partner of phenoxyethanol: it enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of phenoxyethanol while adding skin-conditioning and deodorant benefits, allowing lower individual use levels in "paraben-free" or reduced-preservative systems.

• Q: Is Phenoxyethanol suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products?

A: Yes. At the recommended use levels it has a mild skin profile with low irritation and sensitization potential, making it one of the preferred preservatives for sensitive skin and baby care formulations.

• Q: What pH range is suitable for Phenoxyethanol?

A: Phenoxyethanol remains effective in the pH range of approximately 3–10, which covers the pH of most cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical formulations.

• Q: Is Phenoxyethanol compliant with global regulations?

A: Phenoxyethanol is one of the most globally accepted cosmetic preservatives. In the EU it is listed in Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with a maximum concentration of 1.0%, and its safety at this level has been confirmed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).