Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Avoid spray/aerosol delivery without additional safety justification due to inhalation exposure concerns. Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Methiconol safe in cosmetics?
Avoid spray/aerosol delivery without additional safety justification due to inhalation exposure concerns. Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR. The EU classifies Phenyl Methiconol as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenyl Methiconol allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Methiconol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Methiconol do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Methiconol functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17154-34-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenyl Methiconol?
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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