Is Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate
INCI: PHENYL MERCURIC BENZOATE
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate (CAS 94-43-9 [^1_9]) 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)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.007%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Same as phenyl mercuric acetate — 21 CFR 700.13 applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
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].
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