INCI name

PHENYL MERCURIC BENZOATE

Phenylmercuric benzoate

PreservativeBasic data from CosIng

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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 17Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
Product type
Eye products
Maximum concentration
0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
Conditions and warnings
Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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