Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative

Common Name

Benzyl Alcohol | Paraben free

INCI Name

Benzyl Alcohol

Details

Benzyl Alcohol is a colourless mobile liquid and is moderately soluble in water up to about 4%. Manufacturer advises heating to 40ºC to accelerate blending in products with a high water content, such as Floral Waters, Linen Sprays, and Room Fragrance Spritzers.

Origin

E.U.

Qualities

Benzyl Alcohol has a broad-spectrum activity against Fungi and Bacteria, and is reported to reduce oxidation in certain products. It can also act as a solvent to aid dissolving other ingredients in formulations.

Whilst Benzyl Alcohol does occur naturally in minute concentrations in many Essential Oils and Absolutes like Ylang Ylang and Jasmine Absolute, this Benzyl Alcohol a pure manufactured synthetic low odour grade which will not impart any floral characteristics to your formulations. Please note, 100% natural Benzyl Alcohol is very expensive and whilst many resellers allege naturally derived or other Greenwashing phrases, pure 100% Natural Benzyl Alcohol is rare.

Benzyl Alcohol has an effective pH range of 3.0 - 9.0. Recommended concentrations for Leave-on & Rinse-off are 0.8 -1.0% (EU Cosmetic Reg Max 1.0%)