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Benzyl Alcohol is a popular natural constitute used in food, cosmetics, and skincare products. It is naturally found in the essential oils of many plants like jasmine and Ylang-ylang. However, some manufacturers have sorted to create the synthetic version, which is cheaper in producing these products.

Natural Benzyl Alcohol has been found to be harmful on the skin and thus was banned. Research has been done and proven that there are other ways to create skincare products without including the dangerous substances for the skin. Benzyl Alcohol is an interesting constitute, but there is more to its ban that you need to know. Here is some sum up.

How Benzyl Alcohol Affects the Health

According to the Material Data Safety Sheet, Benzyl Alcohol irritates the eyes and the skin. The result is pain and redness on the skin. In more alarming situations, it is toxic to the central nervous system and the liver. You may experience burning, itching, blistering, and scaling on the skin. When the exposure is repeated or prolonged, Benzyl Alcohol may target your major organs.

When benzyl alcohol is ingested, it can cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation. This may result in vomiting, nausea, and some possible burns. It means that this substance is harmful for ingestion. Its vapors cause irritation of the respiratory system.

Effect on Age

Premature infants who have been exposed may develop a gasping syndrome. These affected infants will develop seizures, hepatic and renal dysfunction, neurological deterioration, and cardiovascular collapse. FDA has issued a recommendation that neither dilutions with Benzyl alcohol preservative nor intramuscular flushing solutions containing benzyl Alcohol be used in Infants or newborns.

How to Avoid and deal with Benzyl Alcohol Poisoning

There are lots of ways you can avoid this scary chemical. First, go through the Benzyl Alcohol SDS and understand what you are dealing with. The risk is not worth taking; you can turn to other natural preservatives to work with. For example, you can use Aspen Bark and Jasmine; they're naturally occurring preservatives that do not have any toxins.

When dealing with Benzyl Alcohol, be sure to wear a full self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand. If the eyes have been contaminated, flush with plenty of clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and immediately get medical attention. If ingested, don't induce vomiting; seek medical attention immediately if the person is unconscious, but if they are not, give up to 4 full cups of milk or water as you head to the doctor. For skin contact, flush with a lot of water as you remove the contaminated clothes and shoes. Make sure to wash the clothes thoroughly before reuse.

Benzyl Alcohol is a popular constitute, clear color, and has an aromatic odor. It is strongly rich in antibacterial and antiseptic properties, making it perfect as a preservative. However, it may be rich in most benefits, but it has been proven harmful to human health. Therefore, be careful and keen on the skincare and cosmetic products you are using. And also, indulge in more natural ways of preservation as they do not have any harmful toxins.

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