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Protacide™ PE

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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%.

INCI Name: Phenoxyethanol

Functions: Bacteriostatic Agent, Solvent

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Cost Effective, Solvency

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

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CAS No.
122-99-6
EC No.
204-589-7

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits
  • Most active against bacteria, some activity against yeast and mold
  • Good solvent for parabens
  • Characteristic rose odor
  • Applications & Uses

    Use Level
    0.25 - 1.0%, max. 1%¹, max. 1%² (in Rinse-off products)

    Properties

    Note
    • 1 EU Approved
    • 2 Japan Approved

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    Certifications & Compliance