O-Phenylphenol
Cautionpreservative
A preservative and antimicrobial agent, can be irritating in higher concentrations.
Regulatory Info
Status: Restricted
Restrictions: 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.; Biphenyl-2-ol