Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 17
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate: the maximum concentrations and conditions are in the entry below. Annex V, entry 17, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 17
- Chemical name/INN
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate
- CAS number
- 62-38-4, 94-43-9
- EC number
- 200-532-5, 202-331-8
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Eye products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
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