Phenyl mercuric chloride (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 100-56-1; Chlorophenylmercury; Hexason; Mercury, chlorophenyl-; Phenylmercury chlorides

Definition
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Phenyl mercuric chloride is used in cosmetic formulations. The mercury-containing substance acts as a preservative.

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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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  1. 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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020