Phenoxyethanol is a well-known preservative for personal care products, Phenoxyethanol is found in a wide range of skin care, hair care, and bath products. Being both low-irritating and low-sensitizing, it can be used in products that necessitate mildness, such as baby products. It is an alternative to Optiphen PO, Microcare PE, NEOLONE PH 100, Galaxy Phenoxyethanol.
Phenoxyethanol is incorporated into a variety of different formulation types due to its solubility characteristics. Preservatives with low water solubility can be dissolved in Phenoxyethanol prior to their incorporation into a formulation, making it an important component in various blends of preservatives.
Another advantage of Phenoxyethanol when used as part of a blend is its boosting effect on the anti- microbial properties of the other preservatives. When using Phenoxyethanol alone, the recommended concentration is up to 1%, but in combination with other antimicrobials, use levels can be reduced. Very stable over wide pH and temperature ranges. Phenoxethanol performs well against both Gram negative and Gram positive Bacteria. It is also compatible with all surfactant types, anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric, in addition to most antimicrobials and active ingredients.
INCI Name
Phenoxyethanol
Specifications
Appearance Clear colourless liquid
Odour No data available
Purity 99.00% Minimum
Density ~1.10 g/ml
Moisture Content ~1.10 g/ml
Solubility 28.6 g/l at 20.7 °C
Recommended Use
Phenoxyethanol can be used in cosmetic formulations up to a maximum concentration of 1.0 %
Packing
25Kg Jar, 200Kg Drums
Storage
We recommend storage in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.