Feniol™
- INCI Name
- Caprylyl GlycolPhenethyl Alcohol
Feniol™ is a Rose scented functional ingredient with a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity; it allows the creation of self-preserving formulations with reduced irritating and sensitizing potential, as it doesn’t contain preservatives listed in EU Annex VI nor allergens.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Baby Care
- Bath & Shower
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Feniol
- Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Antimicrobial, Mild, Preservation
- Antimicrobial
- Mild
- Preservation
- Labeling Claims
Allergen-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Fragrance-free, Non-Irritant, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Allergen-free; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Fragrance-free; Non-Irritant; Preservative-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Odor
- Mild rose-like characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.5 -1.5%
- Shelf LIfe
- 30 Months
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Product Features
- Full spectrum activity
- Good stability
- Formulation versatility
- Light rosy scent
- Excellent skin tolerability
- Preservative-Free Cosmetics
- Fragrance -Free Cosmetics
- Recommended Uses
Self-preserving formulations; Mild and safe formulations; Suitable for creams, oils and rinse-off products such as shampoos, shower gel and bath; Sensitive skin and baby care products; Formulation aid
- Usage Guidelines
FENIOL can be used at concentrations between 0.8-1.2%.; The level of use may be increased to 1.5% in the more complex and fungal susceptible formulations.; The use of chelating agents (e.g. EDTA) in aqueous systems is always suggested as improving the antimicrobial efficacy of FENIOL and reduces the usage levels.; FENIOL is worldwide approved in all cosmetic applications both for leave-on and rinse-off.; Can be used as the only antimicrobial ingredient in a final formulation.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Product Information
Feniol is an odorous functional ingredient with a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity; it allows the creation of self-preserving formulations with reduced irritating and sensitizing potential. Feniol does neither contain preservatives listed in EU Annex VI nor allergens and is able to provide a pleasant mild-rose aroma to the final product.
- Slightly Soluble In
- Water
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- USA
- Storage and Handling
Keep product in a cool place away from direct light. Store in an airtight container. The product may crystallize after prolonged exposure to temperature near 0°C, anyway it can be easily re-solubilized when brought back to room temperature.
- Baby Care Applications
- Baby Bubble Bath
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Baby Bubble Bath
- Body Wash
- Bubble Bath
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C |
| Water Solubility | max. 0.6 | % |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria Count | max. 100 | CFU/ml |
| Yeasts And Molds Count | max. 10 | CFU/ml |
