Is Phenyl Mercuric Borate safe in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Borate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyl Mercuric Borate
INCI: PHENYL MERCURIC BORATE
Phenyl Mercuric Borate (CAS 102-98-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative (mercury-based). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative (mercury-based)
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
boronooxy(phenyl)mercury
InChIKey
VUXSPDNLYQTOSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
21 CFR 700.13 — mercury-based preservatives subject to restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenyl Mercuric Borate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenyl Mercuric Borate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Mercuric Borate allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Mercuric Borate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Mercuric Borate do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Mercuric Borate functions as: Preservative (mercury-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102-98-7.
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