Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mercury-based preservative with documented renal toxicity as the most sensitive endpoint. Risk is aggravated by additional exposure from non-cosmetic mercury sources.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Mercury-based preservative with documented renal toxicity as the most sensitive endpoint. Risk is aggravated by additional exposure from non-cosmetic mercury sources. The EU classifies Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.007%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate functions as: Preservative (mercury-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-43-9 [^1_9].
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate?
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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