Protacide™ PE
- CAS Number
- 122-99-6
- EC Number
- 204-589-7
- INCI Name
- Phenoxyethanol
Protacide™ PE is a broad-spectrum preservative system that is most active against bacteria, with some activity against yeast and mold. It has a characteristic rose odor and is a good solvent for parabens. Used as a typical preservative, Protacide™ PE has an approved level of up to 1% in the EU and Japan, but can be used at levels of 0.25 - 1.0%.
Product families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Solvents & Carriers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Protacide
- Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane, 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether, 2-phenoxyethan-1-ol, 2-phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethyl alcohol, beta-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether, Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether, Phenyl Cellosolve
- Functions
- Bacteriostatic Agent, Solvent
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Bacterial, Cost Effective, Solvency
- Anti-Bacterial
- Cost Effective
- Solvency
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Non-Toxic; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- REACH (Europe)
- Note
- 1 EU Approved
- 2 Japan Approved
- Use Levels
0.25 - 1.0%, max. 1%¹, max. 1%² (in Rinse-off products)
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Certifications and Compliance
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Bacteriostatic Agent
- Solvent
