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Preservative

1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)

CAS 770-35-4
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Phenoxyisopropanol — a preservative and solvent. EU restricts it to rinse-off use only and at low concentrations because of eye and skin irritation. Acceptable in shampoos, not in leave-on creams.

Skin benefits

  • Preservative and solvent
  • Adjunct biocide for rinse-off products
  • Helps stabilize formulas

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted — rinse-off only at limited %
  • Eye and mild skin irritation
  • H315/H319 hazards

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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