Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS: H301 (toxic if swallowed), H314 (severe skin burns), H372 (organ damage from repeated exposure). Genotoxicity evidence unclear. Bioaccumulative mercury compound. Expect EU ban/further restriction following SCCS opinion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Mercuric Acetate safe in cosmetics?
GHS: H301 (toxic if swallowed), H314 (severe skin burns), H372 (organ damage from repeated exposure). Genotoxicity evidence unclear. Bioaccumulative mercury compound. Expect EU ban/further restriction following SCCS opinion. The EU classifies Phenyl Mercuric Acetate as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Phenyl Mercuric Acetate allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.007%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Mercuric Acetate do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate functions as: Preservative (mercury-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62-38-4 [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenyl Mercuric Acetate?
adequate 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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