Description
Regulatory description in preparation. This entry is part of the enriched CosIng dataset published by BD-API and will be completed with the corresponding editorial review.
RegulatedAnx. VRef. V/7
Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl, Sodium 2-biphenylate
- IUPAC
- Biphenyl-2-ol
- Reference
- V/7
- Max conc.
- (a) 0,2 % (as phenol (b) 0,15 % (as phenol)
Last CosIng update
15 January 2026
Detailed EU regulation
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Maximum permitted concentration
(a) 0,2 % (as phenol (b) 0,15 % (as phenol)
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Regulatory framework
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — Annex V, ref. 7
Last update reflected in the database: 15 January 2026
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Conditions of use
When o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate are used together, the combined concentration (as phenol) shall not exceed 0,2 % in rinse-off and 0,15 % in leave-on products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products.
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Labelling warnings
Avoid contact with eyes.
Recent analyses mentioning this substance
No analyses published yet for this substance. This section will be filled with regulatory blog articles as they are published.
Data source: Official CosIng from the European Commission, updated on 15 January 2026. Learn more →