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Phenoxyethanol
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Is phenoxyethanol safe during pregnancy and for your baby?

KindScan rates phenoxyethanol as Caution for Pregnancy, Newborn (0–3mo), Infant (3–6mo). Verdicts differ by life stage — see the full breakdown below.
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Results flag ingredient presence on the label, not concentration.
Safety at a glance — your whole family
  • Pregnancy
    Caution
  • Newborn
    Caution
  • 3–6mo
    Caution
  • 6–12mo
    Safe
  • Toddler
    Safe
  • Child
    Safe
  • Adult
    Safe
Each life stage is evaluated separately — a verdict for one family member is never applied to another.
Full breakdown by life stage
Pregnancy
Caution
confidence 0.70
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Newborn (0–3mo)
Caution
confidence 0.80
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Infant (3–6mo)
Caution
confidence 0.80
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Infant (6–12mo)
Safe
confidence 0.80
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Toddler (12–24mo)
Safe
confidence 0.80
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Child
Safe
confidence 0.85
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Adult
Safe
confidence 0.90
Verdict based on FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance — see sources below.
Data sources
FDA
FDA guidance on cosmetic preservatives ↗
Citations indicate sourcing, not endorsement — “according to FDA guidance,” not “FDA-approved.” Sources with no verified public link are shown as plain text, never as a fabricated link.
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KindScan safety data is maintained by OmniModa LLC and reviewed against FDA, AAP, CDC and EPA guidance. Last updated 27 June 2026.
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