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Data: Fair

Benzyl Alcohol

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), and Occupational hazards (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● 3762963D-6C2A-4BFF-AD94-3180E51BCA68
● F0001-0019
● SR-01000872610-3
● J-000153
● Z955123784
● SR-01000872610
● BENZYL ALCOHOL, PURISS. P.A., ACS REAGENT, >=99.0% (GC)
● BENZYL ALCOHOL, CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL, TRACECERT(R)
● BENZYL ALCOHOL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP) REFERENCE STANDARD
● BENZYL ALCOHOL, EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA (EP) REFERENCE STANDARD

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring and synthetic ingredient used as solvent and preservative; has been associated with contact allergy.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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diaper cream4 products
toothpaste88 products
fragrance for women437 products
mouthwash36 products
facial moisturizer/treatment455 products
body firming lotion162 products
moisturizer668 products
skin fading/lightener5 products
after sun product54 products
body wash/cleanser624 products
shampoo1076 products
shaving cream35 products
sunless tanning57 products
makeup remover46 products
anti-aging46 products
conditioner1402 products
styling gel/lotion206 products
fragrance for men140 products
mask356 products
exfoliant/scrub186 products
Hair Styling Gel11 products
tanning oil5 products
hair styling aid444 products
bath oil/salts/soak57 products
mascara210 products
concealer57 products
foundation349 products
hair color and bleaching173 products
facial cleanser244 products
hair spray206 products
hair treatment/serum617 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders7 products
body spray76 products
hand cream162 products
lipstick765 products
around-eye cream106 products
body oil46 products
nail polish34 products
foot moisturizer18 products
after shave29 products
serums & essences228 products
toners/astringents62 products
detangler63 products
Putties, Puddings & Clays4 products
styling mousse/foam90 products
hair relaxer5 products
bubble bath52 products
liquid hand soap289 products
daily use with SPF63 products
lip balm189 products
muscle/joint soreness3 products
BB cream21 products
baby wipes24 products
eye makeup remover20 products
shaving cream (men's)17 products
lip gloss290 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)51 products
body powder3 products
bar soap68 products
bronzer/highlighter93 products
Other Hair Care Preparations4 products
Under Eye Concealers2 products
eye liner60 products
antiperspirant/deodorant199 products
hand sanitizer18 products
brow liner16 products
facial powder38 products
makeup primer55 products
CC cream6 products
recreational sunscreen100 products
lip balm with SPF7 products
oil controller1 products
baby sunscreen5 products
baby bubble bath2 products
baby shampoo17 products
baby lotion55 products
baby toothpaste7 products
Lip Stain3 products
eye shadow94 products
nail treatment6 products
beard cleanser8 products
tooth whitening2 products
blush37 products
lip plumper102 products
beard care15 products
setting powder/spray43 products
glitter2 products
lip liner28 products
baby soap11 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
baby oil9 products
beard oil4 products
Oils & Serums8 products
other eye makeup8 products
foot cleansing2 products
hair-loss treatment12 products
cuticle treatment3 products
hair removal waxes3 products
Facial Cleansing Water2 products
eyelash glue1 products
Beard Soaps1 products
Facial Sun Care4 products
polish remover1 products
nail glue1 products
acne treatment1 products
baby powder1 products
Face Wipes1 products
foot odor control2 products
Wipes1 products
depilatory2 products
Preshave Preparations1 products
Bath and Body Wipes2 products
Baby Hair Conditioner1 products

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada
Classified as toxic or harmfulPeer Reviewed Literature

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Known human toxicant or allergenEU Cosmetics Directive
Human allergenic toxicant or allergen - strong evidencePeer Reviewed Literature
Associated with immunotoxicity or allergiesUS. National Library of Medicine,
Human toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceInternational Fragrance Association (IFRA)
One or more human case studies show possible [[system]] or allergenic effectsPeer Reviewed Literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergensEU Cosmetics Directive

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
Wildlife and environmental toxicityPeer Reviewed Literature

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of eye irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Occupational hazards

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low dosesPeer Reviewed Literature
  • EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
  • Environment Canada
  • Peer Reviewed Literature
  • EU Cosmetics Directive
  • US. National Library of Medicine,
  • International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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