Synonym(s)
CAS Number: 13707-65-8; Potassium 2-phenylphenates; Potassium Ortho-phenylphenates
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"Potassium" refers to the alkali metal potassium, "phenates" a salt/ester of phenol. Potassium o-phenylphenate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a preservative (inhibits the growth of microorganisms).
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The framework conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V.
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The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer