Synonym(s)
1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane; CAS number: 122-99-6; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
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Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms (The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V).
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- The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer