"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Orthophénylphénol
- INCI name: O-PHENYLPHENOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 201-993-5
- Food additive: E231
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
Namely
Orthophenylphenol is a preservative used in cosmetics. Its maximum authorized concentration has been redefined by the European regulation n ° 2018/1848
Restriction in Europe:
V/7, The use of o-phenylphenol as a preservative should be allowed with a maximum concentration of 0,15 % (as phenol) in leave-on and 0,2 % (as phenol) in rinse-off cosmetic products. Contact with eyes should be avoided. The use of sodium o-phenylphenate,
The maximum concentration of o-phenylphenol allowed in cosmetic products is 0.2% (in phenol) until June 17, 2019.
From this date, the concentration goes to:
- 0.15% in unrinsed products
- 0.2% in rinsed products
"Avoid contact with the eyes." mention required on the package
The maximum concentration of o-phenylphenol allowed in cosmetic products is 0.2% (in phenol) until June 17, 2019.
From this date, the concentration goes to:
- 0.15% in unrinsed products
- 0.2% in rinsed products
"Avoid contact with the eyes." mention required on the package
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.02% of cosmetics.
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