Phenoxyethanol is an organic chemical compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products such as skin creams and sunscreen. It is a colorless oily liquid. It is a bactericide (usually used in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds).
| Features | Phenoxyethanol-based preservative ingredient supplied as a colorless oily liquid for personal care use. |
| Benefits | Helps protect creams, lotions and sunscreens from microbial contamination in preserved systems. |
| Typical Properties | SG 1.100–1.110; pH 6.5–7.5; RI 1.537–1.539; Acid value ≤0.5; Moisture ≤0.3%; GC purity ≥99.5%; Free phenol 5 ppm max. |
| Applications | Sensitive skin products, face creams, personal care, pharmaceuticals, hair care, household products. |
| INCI Name | Phenoxyethanol |
