SCCS Issued a Preliminary Opinion on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate

On August 1, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the preliminary opinion (SCCS/1669/24) on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6). The deadline for comments is set for September 27, 2024.

The SCCS concludes the following:

1. In light of the data provided and taking into consideration the classification as ‘Carcinogen Cat. 2’, does the SCCS consider o-Phenylphenol safe when used as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.15% in leave on cosmetic products?

In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers o-Phenylphenol safe when used as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.15% in leave on cosmetic products. O-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate, when used together, should not exceed the maximum concentration 0.15% in leave-on cosmetic products. O-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate, when used together, should not exceed the maximum concentration 0.2% in rinse-off cosmetic products.

2. Alternatively, what is according to the SCCS, the maximum concentration considered safe for use of o-Phenylphenol in cosmetic products?

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3. In light of the data provided and taking into consideration the classification as ‘Carcinogen Cat. 2’ of o-Phenylphenol, does the SCCS consider Sodium o-Phenylphenate safe when used as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.15% in leave-on cosmetic products?

In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers Sodium o-Phenylphenate safe when used as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.15% in leave-on cosmetic products. Sodium o-Phenylphenate and o-Phenylphenol, when used together, should not exceed the maximum concentration 0.15% in leave-on cosmetic products. O-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate, when used together, should not exceed the maximum concentration 0.2 % in rinse-off cosmetic products.

4. Alternatively, what is according to the SCCS, the maximum concentration considered safe for use of Sodium o-Phenylphenate in cosmetic products?

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5. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of O43 Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate in cosmetic products?

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Further Information

SCCS/1669/24