O-PHENYLPHENOL
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| COSING Ref No | 35733 |
| INCI name | O-PHENYLPHENOL |
| 标准中文名称 | 邻苯基苯酚 |
| Japan name | ｏ－フェニルフェノール |
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| CAS No | 90-43-7 |
| EC No | 201-993-5 |
| Chem/IUPAC Name / Description | Biphenyl-2-ol |
| 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 |
PRESERVATIVE:
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
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