We supply Phenoxyethanol cosmetic grade as INNO Proextend Phenoxyethanol, a cosmetic-grade broad-use cosmetic preservative and solvent.
Key Benefits of Proextend Phenoxyethanol
- Proextend Phenoxyethanol provides broad control of bacteria, yeast and mold. It is a practical core preservative for both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products.
- The grade also dissolves fragrance, essential oils, oil-soluble actives and selected sunscreen materials. This solvent function is useful when the formula contains components with limited water solubility.
- Phenoxyethanol works well with Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol and other preservation boosters. The combination can improve antimicrobial performance while giving the formulator more control over sensory feel.
- It is stable in many cosmetic systems and has broad regulatory recognition. This makes it suitable for established preservation strategies used across skin care, hair care and wet wipes.
- INNO supplies the material with technical and batch documentation and can help screen preservation combinations. Final performance should be confirmed by challenge testing in the finished product.
Recommended applications
- Use Proextend Phenoxyethanol in cream, lotion, sunscreen and wet wipes as the core antimicrobial in a conventional broad-spectrum preservation system.
- It fits shampoo, conditioner and facial cleanser and can be paired with Ethylhexylglycerin or Caprylyl Glycol for added preservation support.
- In fragrance, hair color and nail products, its solvent function helps handle suitable aromatic and oil-soluble ingredients.
- The grade works across rinse-off and leave-on products and is supported by INNO documentation and preservation-system testing services.
Formulation and commercial details
| Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 25 kg container |
| Packing dimensions | 30x26x41; Ø58xH88cm |
| How to use | Dissolve the ingredient completely and add it at the recommended stage for the selected base. Complete preservation challenge testing, stability testing and destination-market regulatory review on the finished product. |
| Active ingredient | Phenoxyethanol |
| Physical properties | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid |
| Performance | Broad-use cosmetic preservative and solvent. |
| Compliance | Use the ingredient within the applicable cosmetic regulations of the destination market and verify the finished preservation system by challenge testing. |
Choosing between related INNO products
Phenoxyethanol provides the main preservative action. Use 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol or other compatible boosters to improve the complete system.
Frequently asked questions
How should Ethylhexylglycerin and Caprylyl Glycol be compared as Phenoxyethanol boosters?
Keep the Phenoxyethanol level and base formula fixed, then compare the two boosters for challenge-test performance, clarity, viscosity, odor and after-feel. The better partner is the one that meets the full product specification, not just the microbial endpoint.
How can Phenoxyethanol be incorporated into a clear toner or micellar product?
Add it through a compatible solubilizing phase and judge clarity only after every fragrance, oil-soluble active and booster is present. Run cold and room-temperature checks because a clear fresh batch can still develop haze during storage.
What proves that a Phenoxyethanol system is ready for commercial production?
The final formula must pass the selected microbial challenge protocol in its intended packaging. Stability, odor, clarity and compatibility should be reviewed at the same time so preservation is not approved in isolation from product quality.
How does the package affect interpretation of a Phenoxyethanol challenge test?
A closed pump limits repeated contamination differently from a jar or wipe pack. Qualify the formula in the intended package and add an in-use study when consumer handling creates a risk that the standard laboratory challenge does not reproduce.
Which supplier-quality differences matter when qualifying Phenoxyethanol?
Compare the controlled specification, purity-related impurities, color, odor and lot consistency, then confirm performance in the customer’s preservation blend. Procurement should also verify that the current quality and shipment documents match the destination requirements.
Why work with INNO?
INNO supplies the core preservative and helps optimize compatible boosters around it. We support samples, challenge testing and supplier-qualification documentation.
