Is phenoxyethanol an organic compound?

Phenoxy ethanol is an organic compound which is a glycol ether, frequently used in skin creams and sunscreen. Glycol ether is a group of solvents based on alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol. Solvents are compounds which are used to dissolve solid, liquid or gas to make a homogenous mixture. It is an aromatic ether alcohol. Glycols are found in paints, lacquer and jet fuel. Phenoxyethanol is recently gaining more attention in the cosmetic industry as a preservative. In cosmetic formulations, phenoxyethanol is used to kill bacteria and is used as a stabilizing agent. FDA announced that phenoxy ethanol can affect the central nervous system. Phenoxyethanol is banned in Japan and in Europe due to its adverse effects on the brain and nervous systems.

Phenoxyethanol, glycol ether often derived from natural sources, is a popular antibacterial and preservative chemical, used by many so called natural and organic skin care brands