Benzyl alcohol dosage

Benzyl alcohol (or benzenemethanol) is an aromatic alcohol widely used as a solvent, preservative, or excipient in many industries, including cosmetics, perfumery, food, and technical products. It has moderate antibacterial properties and facilitates the dissolution of poorly soluble compounds.

However, regulations strictly regulate its use in certain matrices, particularly in cosmetics, due to the risk of allergies or adverse effects at high doses. Benzyl alcohol dosage thus makes it possible to control product compliance, identify undeclared presence or verify the quality of aromatic extracts or solvents used.

Why measure benzyl alcohol?

The dosage of benzyl alcohol is essential in several industrial contexts:

• Quality control of cosmetics, where it is used as an authorized preservative (limited to 1% according to EC regulation no. 1223/2009)
• Verification of food flavors, especially for natural extracts
• Identification of possible cross-contamination in formulations
• Analysis of residual solvents in plant extracts or active ingredients
• Regulatory compliance for exports to certain demanding countries (e.g. FDA regulations)

Proposed analytical techniques

YesWeLab offers reliable and internationally compliant analyses for the detection of benzyl alcohol:

• GC-FID (gas chromatography with flame ionization detection): a classic, economical and sensitive method for volatile and semi-volatile solvents.
• GC-MS (gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry): a more advanced method, allowing precise identification even at very low concentrations in complex matrices.

These techniques allow rigorous quantification at sub-ppm levels, with the possibility of validation according to ISO or pharmacopoeia standards, upon request.

Affected matrices

Benzyl alcohol determination is relevant in many industrial matrices, including:

• Cosmetic products (creams, lotions, shampoos, gels)
• Hydro-alcoholic plant extracts
• Natural or synthetic flavors
• Essential oils or perfume bases
• Technical plant-based ingredients
• Solvents for nutraceutical or food formulation

Industrial sectors concerned

• Cosmetics industry: control of preservatives and compliance with European regulations
• Nutraceutical industry: identification of residual solvents in plant extracts
• Food industry: monitoring of flavorings and additives in formulations
• Phytotherapy and aromatherapy: validation of the absence or correct dosage in essential oils and tinctures
• Chemical or technical industry: monitoring of solvents in technical formulations or cleaning products

Further analyses recommended

YesWeLab recommends combining this analysis with other frequent assays in the same regulatory contexts:

• Determination of residual solvents – multi-solvent analysis by GC-MS
• Formaldehyde dosage – regulated compound in cosmetics and flavorings
• Benzoic acid dosage – preservative associated with benzyl alcohol

Why choose YesWeLab for your analysis?

Since 2020, YesWeLab has been supporting manufacturers, formulators, laboratories, and distributors in the comprehensive management of their chemical, regulatory, and quality analyses. Thanks to a network of accredited laboratories (ISO 17025, COFRAC, etc.), we offer you rapid access to validated, reliable methods adapted to your regulatory constraints.

By using our digital platform, you benefit from:

• Simplified online quote
• Selection of the laboratory adapted to your needs
• Logistics monitoring of samples
• Results usable and compliant with current standards
• Scientific support for data interpretation

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