Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Phenoxyethanol: A Versatile and Reliable Preservative 🌿

Phenoxyethanol is a clear to pale yellow preservative with a mild aroma, widely used for its non-formaldehyde-releasing and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. This synthetic preservative is suitable for both leave-on and wash-off products, effectively protecting formulations against bacteria, yeast, and mold.

Key Features:

✨ Broad pH Range: Effective in products with a pH of up to 12, offering flexibility in formulation.
✨ Broad-Spectrum Protection: Safeguards against bacteria, yeast, and mould for reliable product stability.
✨ Non-Formaldehyde-Releasing: A safer alternative for sensitive formulations.

Usage Tips:

• Activation Time: Phenoxyethanol can take up to 48 hours to become fully effective. To enhance its performance, consider blending with a faster-acting preservative like potassium sorbate or sorbic acid. Alternatively, keep products refrigerated during this activation period.
• Recommended Usage Rate: Up to 1%.

Specifications:

• INCI: Phenoxyethanol
• CAS#: 122-99-6
• Suitable for: Leave-on and wash-off products across a wide pH range.

Elevate your formulations with the reliable protection of Phenoxyethanol, ensuring product safety and longevity for a variety of applications.

Safety Information:

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