Allowed in EU

Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether

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

What is it?

Propanol, 1(or 2)-(methyl-2-phenoxyethoxy)-

What does it do?

Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether 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 Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether?

Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanol, 1(or 2)-(methyl-2-phenoxyethoxy)-

Is Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether do in cosmetic products?

Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-2 Phenyl Ether is 51730-94-0.

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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: 19/11/2015