A couple of questions

Is 2 phenoxyethanol the same as phenoxyethanol?

Phenoxyethanol [2-phenoxyethanol phenyl ether: phenyl cellosolve, phenoxethol, 2-phenoxyethanol (2-PE)] Due to a low therapeutic index, and the potential for cardiovascular and toxic effects, phenoxyethanol is a poor choice as anesthetic.

What is another name for 2-phenoxyethanol?

Phenoxyethanol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol
Other names Phenoxyethanol Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether Phenoxytolarosol Dowanol EP / EPH Protectol PE Emery 6705 Rose ether 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane β-hydroxyethyl phenyl ether Phenyl cellosolve
Identifiers
CAS Number122-99-6

Is 2-phenoxyethanol safe for skin?

Yes, phenoxyethanol is safe. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, when used in concentrations of 1% or less, phenoxyethanol in skin care is safe. This is also the same standard the European Commission on Health and Food Safety uses as well.

Is 2-phenoxyethanol toxic?

2-Phenoxyethanol was an irritant to the skin and eyes of laboratory animals and a few skin sensitization reactions have been reported in man. It was of low acute toxicity by the dermal and oral routes in laboratory animals.

What is 2-phenoxyethanol used for?

It is a glycol ether used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent, antiseptic, solvent, preservative, and also as an anesthetic in fish aquaculture. Phenoxyethanol is an ether alcohol with aromatic properties. It is both naturally found and manufactured synthetically.

What is 2-phenoxyethanol in vaccines?

2-Phenoxyethanol is an organic chemical compound that is sometimes used in cosmetics and antiseptics. It is also currently used as a preservative in one FDA-approved available vaccine, Ipol, for the prevention of polio, at a concentration of 0.5%. Benzethonium chloride is a chemical that has antimicrobial properties.

Is phenol and phenoxyethanol same?

As nouns the difference between phenoxyethanol and phenol is that phenoxyethanol is (organic compound) an organic compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products while phenol is phenol.

What is phenoxyethanol used for in skin care?

Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic products and also as a stabilizer in perfumes and soaps. Exposure to phenoxyethanol has been linked to reactions ranging from eczema to severe, life-threatening allergic reactions.