Phenoxyisopropanol
A cosmetic ingredient used as preservative, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
What does it do?
Phenoxyisopropanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Phenoxyisopropanol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 54V). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phenoxyisopropanol?
Phenoxyisopropanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
Is Phenoxyisopropanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Phenoxyisopropanol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phenoxyisopropanol do in cosmetic products?
Phenoxyisopropanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: preservative, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Phenoxyisopropanol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phenoxyisopropanol is 770-35-4.
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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: 10/08/2020