INCI name

MEA O-PHENYLPHENATE

(1,1'-Biphenyl)-2-ol, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

AntimicrobialBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 61Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Maximum concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex V, entry 7Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl, Sodium 2-biphenylate
Product type
(a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products
Maximum concentration
(a) 0,2 % (as phenol (b) 0,15 % (as phenol)
Conditions and warnings
Avoid contact with eyes.
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2026/78
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