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Preservative

METHYLPHENOXY-ETHANOL

CAS 15149-10-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A methylated phenoxyethanol used as a preservative-boosting solvent. PubChem lists no GHS flags; class behaviour is similar to phenoxyethanol with a mild irritation profile.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Phenoxyethanol relative used as preservative aid
  • Helps formulation stability
  • Active at low percentages

Known concerns

  • Phenoxy class can mildly irritate
  • Eye irritation possible at higher use
  • Limited independent dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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