O-Cymen-5-Ol

Explained

This ingredient is more commonly known as IPMP or Isopropyl Methylphenol. It is a preservative and has antimicrobial properties.

According to the EPA, this ingredient is allowed for use in cleansers, creams, powders, bath products, toothpaste, perfume, and more.

See all 513 products with O-Cymen-5-Ol

What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Preservative Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.

Alternative names

Isopropyl Methylphenol
Ipmp

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35637
INCI Name O-CYMEN-5-OL
EC #  221-761-7 / -
All Functions Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative