Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol (pronounced: feh-noxy-eth-an-ol) is a common ingredient used in a variety of personal care products. It is a glycol ether and is often used as a preservative in cosmetic products and medicines.
Etymology
The term "Phenoxyethanol" is derived from its chemical structure. It is composed of a phenol group (Pheno-) attached to an ether group (-oxy-) and an ethanol group (-ethanol).
Usage
Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in many cosmetics and personal care products, including skin care products, perfumes, shampoos, and soaps. It is also used in some vaccines as a stabilizer.
Safety and Regulations
Phenoxyethanol is considered safe for use in cosmetics up to a concentration of 1% in the European Union and up to 0.5% in Japan. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also considers it safe for use in cosmetics. However, it can cause skin and eye irritation in some people, especially when used in high concentrations.
Related Terms
- Preservative
- Cosmetics
- Personal care product
- Skin care product
- Perfume
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Vaccine
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenoxyethanol
- Wikipedia's article - Phenoxyethanol
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