Phenoxyethanol is a clear, colourless liquid broad spectrum preservative which is soluble in water.

Paraben and Formaldehyde free preservative which has low toxicity, is non-sensitising with only a very slight odour.

Good bactericide, most active against Gram-negative. Weak on fungicides, so usually combined with other preservative(s), eg Potassium sorbate.

Stable up to 85°C. Usually used at 0.1% at water phase.

Suggested percentages: Use at 0.1-1%