Phenethyl Alcohol
Approved
Preservative
Also Known As
2-Phenylethanol; Phenylethyl Alcohol
CAS Number
60-12-8
What It Does
Preservative; Fragrance; Solvent
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Phenethyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, fragrance ingredient, and solvent. It has a well-established cosmetic safety profile, although mild irritation may occur in sensitive individuals at higher concentrations.
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- https://www.cir-safety.org/; https://cosmetics.ec.europa.eu/cosing/