Is Phenyl Mercuric Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate
INCI: PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate (CAS 62-38-4 [^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative (mercury-based). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.007%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative (mercury-based)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.007%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
21 CFR 700.13 — mercury compounds prohibited except eye-area cosmetics at ≤65 ppm Hg where no safe alternative exists
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenyl Mercuric Acetate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
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].
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