Ingredient index / Personal care
Benzyl Alcohol
May act as a preservative, solvent or fragrance ingredient. Its name alone does not establish its role in a formula.
- Label name
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Typical function
- Preservative
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Creams, lotions and fragranced products.
What should you check on the label?
Included in FDA fragrance-allergen information. It can matter for a diagnosed contact allergy.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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