Phenoxyethanol

Description: Phenoxyethanol

CAS number: 122-99-6

INCI: 2-phenoxyethanol

EC Number: 204-589-7

REACH Registration Number: 01-2119488943-21-XXXX

Synonyms: EU index: 603-098-00-9

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

– CLP: Classification according to CLP (EC No. 1272/2008)

– Acute Tox. 4

– Eye Irrit. 2, H319

2.2 Label elements

– Signal Word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302 – Harmful if swallowed.

H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.

2.2.2 Precautionary statements

P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/ if you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to

do. Continue rinsing.

P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

– Other hazards have not been identified for this product.

Phenoxyethanol is a versatile, widely used preservative for personal care formulations.

Primeguard PE has a broad, balanced spectrum of activity against bacteria, yeasts, mould

and fungi.

Applications

• Shampoo & shower gel (rinse-off)

• Creams & lotions (leave-on)

• O/W emulsions

• W/O emulsions

• Wet wipes

• Eye care

• Lip care

• Oral care

• Sprays

• Product for Children under 3