Phenoxyethanol

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Where is Phenoxyethanol found?

Phenoxyethanol is found in dermatological products such as skin creams and sunscreens. It is also found in perfumes, insect repellents, antiseptics, dyes, inks, in preservatives and medications.

How can you avoid contact with Phenoxyethanol?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
• 2-Fenoxyethanol
• 2-Fenoxyethanol [Czech]
• 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
• 2-Phenoxyethanol
• 2-Phenoxyethyl alcohol
• 4-06-00-00571 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-00752()C
• Arosol
• BRN 1364011
• Dowanol EP
• Dowanol EPH
• EGMPE
• EINECS 204-589-7
• Emeressence 1160
• Emery 6705
• Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-
• Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
• Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
• Fenyl-cellosolve
• Fenyl-cellosolve [Czech]
• Fenylcelosolv
• Fenylcelosolv [Czech]
• Glycol monophenyl ether
• HSDB 5595
• NSC 1864
• Phenoxethol
• Phenoxetol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Phenoxyethyl alcohol
• Phenoxytol
• Phenyl cellosolve
• Phenylmonoglycol ether
• Plastiazan-41
• Plastiazan-41 [Russian]
• Rose ether
• beta-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether

What are some products that may contain Phenoxyethanol?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for Phenoxyethanol.

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For additional information about products that might contain Phenoxyethanol, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.