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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- 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.
- Product Features
- Full spectrum activity
- Good stability
- Formulation versatility
- Light rosy scent
- Excellent skin tolerability
- Preservative-Free Cosmetics
- Fragrance -Free Cosmetics
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Baby Care Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 -1.5%
- 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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild rose-like characteristic
- Slightly Soluble In
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Water Solubility | max. 0.6 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bacteria Count | max. 100 | CFU/ml | — |
| Yeasts And Molds Count | max. 10 | CFU/ml | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Microbial Activity
Inhibitory (MIC) and Biocidal (MBC) activity of FENIOL in ppm
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 30 Months
- 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.