Allowed in EU

Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

3-Methyl-1-phenylpentan-3-ol

What does it do?

Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol 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 Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol?

Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Methyl-1-phenylpentan-3-ol

Is Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol do in cosmetic products?

Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol is 10415-87-9.

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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: 02/03/2011