What is Phenoxyethanol?
Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic raw material sold pure by Lotus Lab for professional use. INCI: Phenoxyethanol, CAS No. 122-99-6, EC No. 204-589-7. Function: broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative.
Identification and Chemical Family
Aromatic glycol ether (aromatic alcohol). Chemical synthesis (etherification of phenol by ethylene oxide). Appearance: liquid, colorless, faint, characteristic. Partially soluble in water (~24 g/l), miscible with alcohols.
Uses in Cosmetic Formulation
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative (Gram+/Gram- bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
- Used in synergy with other preservatives to cover the fungal spectrum
- Maximum regulatory use concentration: 1% in the finished product (EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, Annex V)
- Professional formulation and private label
Bulk and private label sales
Lotus Lab supplies this raw material in bulk to professionals (brands, laboratories, manufacturers), with technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided. A private label / white label service is available for custom branding.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phenoxyethanol sold pure?
Yes, Lotus Lab's Phenoxyethanol is sold 100% pure (INCI Phenoxyethanol), with no dilution or added excipient.
How should it be used?
A professional cosmetic formulation ingredient, to be incorporated at the recommended usage rate for its function as “broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative”. Refer to the attached technical data sheet for the precise usage rate.
Are the technical data sheet and the safety data sheet provided?
Yes, the technical data sheet and the safety data sheet (SDS) are provided with every order and are already downloadable directly on this page, in the Attached documents section.
What packaging is available for a bulk order?
Phenoxyethanol is sold in professional bulk, with a minimum order of 2 liters (MOQ) according to the Lotus Lab price grid. Contact Lotus Lab to find out the exact packaging suited to your volume.
Is it compatible with other ingredients in formulation?
Yes, it integrates normally into a professional formulation alongside other common cosmetic raw materials. For precise compatibility with your formula, refer to the attached technical data sheet or contact our team.
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