Synthetics
Phenoxyethanol smells like a flavouring ingredient.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987): Mild rose balsam cinnamyl
Symrise: Characteristic
Symocide ps, a broad-spectrum preservative system, is a synergistic blend of phenoxyethanol and 1,2-alkanediols, that can be used to preserve a multitude of cosmetic applications as it works in leave-on products as well as rinse-off products. new data confirm that symocide ps is able to stabilize emulsions and to work as an efficient deodorant for 24 hours protection. all components of symocide ps are listed in 2004 ctfa/pcpc ingredients.
Symrise: Weak, mild, rosy, balsamic, cinnamon-like, fixative and solvent
Moellhausen: Fresh, floreal, rose note
Symrise: Characteristic
Symocide pt is a synergistic blend of phenoxyethanol (a preservative) and tropolone. it is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild characteristic odor. symocide pt is highly effective against micro-organisms. symocide pt can be used against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. the synergistic effect of this product offers a wide spectrum of protection.