Phenyl ethyl alcohol

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Phenyl ethyl alcohol is a fragrance that is used, for example, in perfume, soap and other cosmetics. It is also a preservative that is used in cosmetics.

Use

Phenyl ethyl alcohol is a versatile fragrance. It is the main rose fragrance, but is also widely used in other floral scents. In addition, it fits excellently with fruit scents, sweet wood and spice scents and fantasy accords. It is excellent in soap and it is also widely used in soap. The scent is usually a heart note in perfumes. It is medium strength and can be used well in larger quantities. It is therefore not necessary to make a dilution. Keep cool, dry, dark and out of reach of children.

In addition to being used as a fragrance, phenyl ethyl alcohol is also used for its preservative effect. The fact that this substance has a scent of its own can be an advantage: perfume and preservative in one. This substance works well against many types of bacteria, but not well against fungi. It should therefore always be used in combination with another preservative that is good against fungi.

It is not officially designated as a preservative for cosmetics, which is why there is no limit on its use in the European Union.

Properties

Phenyl ethyl alcohol is a colorless liquid. It is common in nature. Many natural fragrances contain it, for example rose absolute. The latter often consists for more than half of phenyl ethyl alcohol. Our phenyl ethyl alcohol is made synthetically.

Packaging

The 10 and 50 ml packaging is made of brown glass with a black child-resistant cap. The 1kg and 250g packs are made of aluminum with a stopper and a white cap.

Dangers

Under REACH, phenyl ethyl alcohol is classified as follows:

WARNING
H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

An allergic reaction is not common.

Codes

Item number: 23017
English name: phenethyl alcohol, phenylethyl alcohol or phenyl ethyl alcohol, often abbreviated to PEA.
EC number: 200-456-2
CAS Number EU: 60-12-8
FEMA Number: 2858
INCI: PHENETYL ALCOHOL"