Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential carcinogenicity (Category 2 classification under review); the SCCS has been asked to issue an opinion on safety. Dissociates into ethanolamine and o-phenylphenol in aqueous solution; regulatory status is actively evolving due to carcinogenicity concerns
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA o-Phenylphenate safe in cosmetics?
Potential carcinogenicity (Category 2 classification under review); the SCCS has been asked to issue an opinion on safety. Dissociates into ethanolamine and o-phenylphenol in aqueous solution; regulatory status is actively evolving due to carcinogenicity concerns The EU classifies MEA o-Phenylphenate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA o-Phenylphenate allowed in the EU?
MEA o-Phenylphenate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA o-Phenylphenate do in cosmetics?
MEA o-Phenylphenate functions as: Preservative (monoethanolamine salt of o-phenylphenol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84145-04-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA o-Phenylphenate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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