Phenoxyisopropanol
Also known as: Phenoxyisopropanol (solvent)
INCI: Phenoxyisopropanol | Function: Solvent | Type: Glycol ether / Solvent
What Is Phenoxyisopropanol?
Phenoxyisopropanol 是一种 glycol ether 类溶剂, 在化妆品中用作溶剂和防腐增效剂, 帮助溶解难溶成分并增强防腐体系的效能。结构类似 phenoxyethanol 但多一个甲基支链。
Key Skin Benefits
- + Effective solvent for fragrances and actives
- + Preservative boosting
- + Good compatibility
Pros
- + Useful co-solvent
- + Enhances preservative system
- + Well-tolerated at low concentrations
Cons
- − Synthetic solvent
- − Glycol ether — some class toxicity concerns
- − May be drying at high concentrations
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1-2/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 3/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Perfume base | 0.5–5% |
| Hair styling | 1–5% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- EWG Skin Deep. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
- SpecialChem — Cosmetic database. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/