Inventory
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11/08/2020
O-PHENYLPHENOL
Biphenyl-2-ol
Key data
CAS
EC
Restriction
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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Ingredient details
INCI name
O-PHENYLPHENOL
Description
Biphenyl-2-ol
Linked annex records
Annex V
Restriction reference
Entry 7
o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate
CAS: 90-43-7, 132-27-4
EC: 201-993-5, 205-055-6