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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
CAS 100-51-6
Molecular Information
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-NSources: PubChem
Safety Information
Safety Information
Warning
GHS Classification
Hazard Statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation