Inventory Ref 35733 11/08/2020

O-PHENYLPHENOL

Biphenyl-2-ol

Key data

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.
Function

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Ingredient details

INCI name

O-PHENYLPHENOL

Description

Biphenyl-2-ol