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Benzyl Alcohol

Also known as: Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, Benzylic alcohol, Phenylcarbinol, Phenyl carbinol

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 100-51-6

Molecular Information

Molecular Formula C7H8O
Molecular Weight 108.14 g/mol
Boiling Point 401 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 213 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 1.05 at 1515 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
LogP 1.1
Vapor Pressure 0.1 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 136 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information

Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralSensitization, SkinSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation