NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Phenylmercury borate

Also known as: Mercurate(2-), [orthoborato(3-)-κO]phenyl-, hydrogen (1:2), Mercurate(2-), [orthoborato(3-)-κO]phenyl-, dihydrogen, Boric acid (H3BO3), mercury complex, Merfen, PMB (+15 more)

CAS 102-98-7

Phenylmercury borate (CAS 102-98-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Phenyl Mercuric Borate →

Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence

Phenylmercury borate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H300, H310, H330, H373, H400, H410).

SOURCE Cross-vertical comparison Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code

SOURCE noael studies public

NOAEL studies

SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions

Regulatory lists

SOURCE eu clp annex vi

GHS signal

Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields

Name

Phenylmercury borate

CAS Number

102-98-7

DTXSID

DTXSID5046308

Molecular Formula

C6H5.BO3.Hg

InChI Key

RLSMDFMZJRPYIM-UHFFFAOYSA-P

Monoisotopic Mass

338.003818

Synonyms

Mercurate(2-), [orthoborato(3-)-κO]phenyl-, hydrogen (1:2)Mercurate(2-), [orthoborato(3-)-κO]phenyl-, dihydrogenBoric acid (H3BO3), mercury complexMerfenPMBPhenylmercuriborateRyfenSpidoxCaswell No. 656CEINECS 203-068-1EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 066005Exomycol gel

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records

PreservativepH regulating agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records

List	Keyword	Source
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)	Government of Canada	CPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies

Value	Unit	Endpoint	Route	Species	Source
ZT1TTY3NGJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
ZT1TTY3NGJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
ZT1TTY3NGJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances
ZT1TTY3NGJ	UNII	FDA UNII substance identifier	-	-	openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records

Inventory Status

listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB

EU Status

prohibited

Max

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Phenylmercury borate?

Phenylmercury borate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is ZT1TTY3NGJ UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Phenylmercury borate?

Phenylmercury borate appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Phenylmercury borate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Phenylmercury borate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Phenyl Mercuric Borate. 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 Phenylmercury borate 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 Phenylmercury borate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Phenylmercury borate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H300, H310, H330, H373, H400, H410).

Is Phenylmercury borate used outside industrial chemicals?

Phenylmercury borate also appears in cosmetics databases.