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O-Phenylphenol
INCI name:
O-Phenylphenol.
Function:
Preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.15% in the products without rinsing. Up to 0.2% in rinse-off products.
Where to find it / them? :
Solid soaps, shampoos, body balms, face creams, mouthwashes.
Risks to health:
otential percutaneous penetration, suspected endocrine disruptor, eye irritant.
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Used as a food additive (E231).