BENZYL ALCOHOL cosmetic ingredient

Description

Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that conforms to the formula:

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

100-51-6

EC# code (European Community)

202-859-9

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

PERFUMING : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

PRESERVATIVE : Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

SOLVENT : Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.