Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Banned in EU due to insufficient safety data and endocrine activity concerns; SCCS could not perform risk assessment. Not recommended for EU, UK, or aligned jurisdictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylparaben safe in cosmetics?
Banned in EU due to insufficient safety data and endocrine activity concerns; SCCS could not perform risk assessment. Not recommended for EU, UK, or aligned jurisdictions. The EU classifies Phenylparaben as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Phenylparaben allowed in the EU?
Phenylparaben EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylparaben do in cosmetics?
Phenylparaben functions as: Preservative (antimicrobial). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17696-62-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenylparaben?
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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