Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol is a natural component of a number of essential oils; including Jasmine, Styrax and Ylang Ylang. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that allows this material to be effectively used as a preservative, even in its synthetic form, prolonging the freshness of a formula by stopping bacteria from forming a wall around itself; meaning a second generation of microbes will be unable to form.

Use as a natural fixative and blending agent in floral compositions.

Arctander says of this material: “Used in perfumery as a blender, in some florals quite extensively. Jasmine, Gardenia and Lilac may often be composed using Benzyl Alcohol” 

Product specification.

CAS No: 100-51-6
Odour Description (decreasing): Floral-rose, Phenolic, Balsamic, Mild with a very slight Almond note
Odour Strength: Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Taste Description: Chemical, Fruity, Cherry, Almond, Balsamic, Bitter
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 1% up to a maximum of 2.5% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 35 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Benzyl Alcohol Natural, Benzyl Alcohol Pure, Phenylmethanol, Kalama Benzyl Alcohol Technical
IFRA: Restricted – View the standard here and the full library of standards here

Signal word: Warning

Contains: Benzyl Alcohol

Hazard statements:

• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• H332 Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary statements:

• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
• P264 Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
• P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Professional/Industrial use only.