Benzyl Glycol
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-
What does it do?
Benzyl Glycol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Benzyl Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benzyl Glycol?
Benzyl Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-
Is Benzyl Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Benzyl Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Benzyl Glycol do in cosmetic products?
Benzyl Glycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Benzyl Glycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Benzyl Glycol is 622-08-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010