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Phenoxyethanol
AKA “● 2-PHENOXYETHANOL”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Phenoxyethanol
AKA: ● 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle preservative that keeps your product fresh and safe to use, preventing bacteria and mold from developing over time.
Formula
C8H10O2
Mol. Weight
138.16
CAS #
122-99-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A modern reference material used in quality control and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients; developed in the 20th century to standardize product formulations and ensure consistency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1.0%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU/SCCS limit: 1% in cosmetic products. Opinion: SCCS/1575/16
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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Final report on the safety assessment of 3-methylamino-4-nitrophenoxyethanol as used in hair dyes.
Becker LC, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2008
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Final Amended Report on the Safety Assessment of 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Dihydrochloride
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol as Used in Hair Dyes
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenoxyethanol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Phenoxyethanol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Phenoxyethanol Safety Assessment
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
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Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservative in cosmetics.
Dréno B, Zuberbier T, Gelmetti C, Gontijo G, Marinovich M
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
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Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservati...
B Dréno, T Zuberbier, C Gelmetti, G Gontijo, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
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2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Phenoxyethanol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR