Noun
phenoxyethanol (countable and uncountable, plural phenoxyethanols)
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(organic chemistry) An organic compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products.
There are a few fillers, and then some of the typical no no’s: the preservative caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, disodium EDTA, sodium metabisulfite, potassium hydroxide, and propylene glycol. Source: Internet
In October 2013, the European Commission issued a public call for relevant scientific information on phenoxyethanol safety, and a mandate for SCCS review is expected in the near future. Source: Internet
In fact, the lowest NOAEL figure that is available for phenoxyethanol is 164mg/kg bw/day, a figure which, if substituted into my earlier calculation, STILL gives a greater margin of safety compared with water within the context described. Source: Internet
In summary, phenoxyethanol is safe and effective at the designated levels in personal care products and cosmetics. Source: Internet
I will now remind you that the inspiration for this exercise came from the public posting of claims that phenoxyethanol causes birth defects and reproductive issues. Source: Internet
So there’s nothing to dislike here except for a dab of phenoxyethanol. Source: Internet