Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fully prohibited in EU under Annex II mercury ban and in US under 21 CFR 700.13. Do not formulate with this ingredient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Mercuric Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Fully prohibited in EU under Annex II mercury ban and in US under 21 CFR 700.13. Do not formulate with this ingredient. The EU classifies Phenyl Mercuric Bromide as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Phenyl Mercuric Bromide allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Mercuric Bromide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Mercuric Bromide do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Bromide functions as: Preservative (mercury-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1192-89-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenyl Mercuric Bromide?
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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