Allowed in EU

Phenylpropanol

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

What is it?

3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

What does it do?

Phenylpropanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Phenylpropanol 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 Phenylpropanol?

Phenylpropanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

Is Phenylpropanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Phenylpropanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Phenylpropanol do in cosmetic products?

Phenylpropanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Phenylpropanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phenylpropanol is 1335-12-2 / 122-97-4.

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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: 15/10/2010