This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
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)
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.