Synonym(s)
Biphenyl; Phenylbenzene
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Diphenly is used in food technology as a preservative/fungicide. Diphenyl was approved in the EU under the number E 230 as fungicide or preservative for food. The substance was mainly applied externally to the peel of citrus fruits. Diphenyl is now banned in the EU as a post-harvest treatment agent for citrus fruits.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Side effects of diphenyl have not been sufficiently researched. Allergic reactions cannot be ruled out.
Diphenyl is carcinogenic as a benzene derivative.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer