Preservative

Phenethyl Alcohol

INCI: PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
CAS 60-12-8 [^1_4][^1_5] EC 200-456-2
2-Phenylethanol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Fragrance ingredient; preservative (antimicrobial booster)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

2-Phenylethanol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
60-12-8 [^1_4][^1_5]
EC Number
200-456-2
INCI
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
Category
Preservative
Updated
Apr 2, 2026