What is the NOAEL for Phenylmercuric chloride?
Phenylmercuric chloride has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is X0R4ES0U7Z UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylmercuric chloride
Also known as: Mercury, chlorophenyl-, Agrenal, Agronal, Benzene, (chloromercurio)-, BRN 3536717 (+15 more)
CAS 100-56-1
Phenylmercuric chloride (CAS 100-56-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Phenylmercuric chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H300, H310, H330, H373, H400, H410).
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
26 fields
Name
Phenylmercuric chloride
CAS Number
100-56-1
DTXSID
DTXSID4042129
Molecular Formula
C6H5.ClH.Hg
InChI Key
AWGTVRDHKJQFAX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Monoisotopic Mass
314.986446
Synonyms
Mercury, chlorophenyl-AgrenalAgronalBenzene, (chloromercurio)-BRN 3536717Caswell No. 656E(Chloromercuri)benzeneEINECS 202-865-1EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 066007HexasonMercuriphenyl chlorideMerfazin
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Preservative
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X0R4ES0U7Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X0R4ES0U7Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X0R4ES0U7Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X0R4ES0U7Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
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-
Category
Preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylmercuric chloride used in cosmetics?
Yes, Phenylmercuric chloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Phenyl Mercuric Chloride. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Phenylmercuric chloride come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Phenylmercuric chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Phenylmercuric chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H300, H310, H330, H373, H400, H410).
Is Phenylmercuric chloride used outside industrial chemicals?
Phenylmercuric chloride also appears in cosmetics databases.