This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
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
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
- Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate used in cosmetic products (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6)
- Addendum to the Opinion on the use as preservative o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenate and Potassium o-phenylphenate ref. SCCS/1555/15
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.