Phenoxyethanol is a mild bactericide and a perfume fixative. This organic, liquid chemical compound is clear and viscous with a faint rose odour (sometimes known as rose ether).
Phenoxyethanol is on the Soil Association’s list of preservatives approved for use in organic cosmetics. Phenoxyethanol is a gentle preservative that is used across a range of cosmetic products and toiletries. It is a topical antiseptic and a bactericide, which means it can control the growth of bacteria and by killing it. Our preservative is natural not the synthetic derivative.
CAS Number: 122-99-6
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