PHENOXYISOPROPANOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
PHENOXYISOPROPANOL
Safety grade: C
This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics with a maximum concentration limit and usage restrictions under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must meet these conditions.
Phenoxyisopropanol preserves cosmetic products by preventing microbial growth and extends shelf life, while also helping to dissolve and mix other ingredients evenly throughout the formula.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Safer alternatives to PHENOXYISOPROPANOL
- PHENOXYETHANOL — Grade B**. Phenolic preservative that prevents microbial growth like phenoxyisopropanol.
- POTASSIUM SORBATE — Grade B. Broad-spectrum preservative that extends shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
- PROPANEDIOL — Grade A. Multifunctional solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients throughout formulas.
- PENTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Glycol solvent that helps dissolve and distribute other formula ingredients evenly.
Other Solvent ingredients
- AQUA — Grade A
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C