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O-PHENYLPHENOL

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 90-43-7
EINECS / EC 201-993-5
CosIng Ref 35733
Chemical Name 2-phenylphenol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C12H10O
Mol. Weight 170.21 g/mol
InChIKey LLEMOWNGBBNAJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function PRESERVATIVE

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 V/7 The use of o-phenylphenol as a preservative should be allowed with a maximum concentration of 0,15 % (as phenol) in leave-on and 0,2 % (as phenol) in rinse-off cosmetic products. Contact with eyes should be avoided. The use of sodium o-phenylphenate, potassium o-phenylphenate and MEA o-phenylphenate as preservatives should not be allowed.
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Safety Profile

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Formulation Guidelines

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