Food Safety Substance
Sodium 2-phenylphenateE232
Sodium 2-phenylphenate (E232) is a food additive with Restricted in the EU, Approved in the US, and data from 4 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | SODIUM o-PHENYLPHENOL | - | 132-27-4 | 0-0.2 mg/kg bw | 0.2 | PRESERVATIVE | 1964 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is Sodium 2-phenylphenate used for in food?
Sodium 2-phenylphenate appears in food-use rows as: Preservative.
Is Sodium 2-phenylphenate / E232 safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: ADI 0.2 mg/kg bw. EU status evidence: Restricted. US/FDA evidence: Approved.
What is the ADI for Sodium 2-phenylphenate?
Sodium 2-phenylphenate has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: ADI 0.2 mg/kg bw. Source: JECFA.
Is Sodium 2-phenylphenate also used in cosmetics?
Sodium 2-phenylphenate has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Sodium o-Phenylphenate, EU status permitted.