Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol of plant or synthetic origin. It fulfills several roles in cosmetics: fragrance, thickening agent, preservative, and solvent.
PerfumingViscosity controllingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Viscosity controlling — Increases viscosity and gives the product its texture.
Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.
Solvent — Dissolves other ingredients to incorporate them into the formula.
Safety
Safety limit not to exceed
| Population | Limit / day | Type of reference | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult · general population | 4 mg/kg bw/day | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0 (ADI) |
Official reference limit, for information only, this is not personalised advice. Ask a pharmacist about your situation.
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Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III) |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials — For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| European Commission — Annex V (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Authorised preservative (Annex V) — max 1.0 % |
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Products
Products containing it
MelvitaEau Florale De Lavande Brume, 200ml
Phytosun AromsHuile Essentielle Chanvre Bio, 5ml
Laboratoire du Haut-SégalaArgaia Pâte Argile Verte Apaise & Soulage, 300ml
GranionsDermatologie Sérum Acide Hyaluronique 4%, 30ml
MelvitaEau Florale De Bleuet Spray Bio, 200ml
MelvitaEau Florale D'Hamamelis Spray Bio, 200ml
Les Secrets de LolyBoost Curl Gelée Capillaire, 250ml
MelvitaEau Florale de Lavande Officinale 200ml
Eye CareEyeliner Feutre Bleu, 0.8ml
Eye CareEyeliner Feutre Brun, 0.8ml
Eye CareEyeliner Feutre Gris, 0.8ml
Pulpe de vieMasque Purifiant Visage Piña Tomata Bio, 1 Masque
Statistics
In Lou’s database
321
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Anti-aging · Masks · Shower gels & soaps · Hydration · Leave-in & oils |
| Most frequent brands | Nuxe · Horace · Mkl Green Nature · Apivita · Avril |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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