Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl, Sodium 2-biphenylate
o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate
Chemical name
Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl, Sodium 2-biphenylate
Chemical / IUPAC name
Biphenyl-2-ol
Product type
Maximum concentration
(a) 0,2 % (as phenol (b) 0,15 % (as phenol)
Other restrictions
When o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate are used together, the combined concentration (as phenol) shall not exceed 0,2 % in rinse-off and 0,15 % in leave-on products.
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products.
Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes.
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2026/78
SCCS opinions
- ADDENDUM to the scientific opinion on o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenate and Potassium o-phenylphenate (SCCS/1555/15)
- SCCS Opinion on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate used in cosmetic products (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6)
Identified ingredients
- O-PHENYLPHENOL
- SODIUM O-PHENYLPHENATE
- MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE
- POTASSIUM O-PHENYLPHENATE
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