摘要 |
The present invention relates to a preservative composition containing benzyl glycol represented by chemical formula 1 as an active component. According to the present invention, the composition comprises 0.5-2.0 wt% of benzyl glycol as an active component with respect to the total weight of the composition, thereby having excellent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic abilities without the use of conventional chemical preservatives; and being used widely as a preservative for externals, food, and household goods as the composition rarely causes side effects to the skin and is harmless to the human body even if the composition is taken orally. |