PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE
PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 62-38-4. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 62-38-4, 94-43-9
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4, 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0,007 % (of Hg)If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,007 % (of Hg)If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 % Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Mercury and its compounds
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercury acetate
- CAS
- 62-38-4
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4/ 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007 % (以Hg計)
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- When mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Other conditions
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4 / 94-43-9
- Max concentration
- 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%
- Product type
- Eye products
- Conditions of use
- Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Фенилртутные соли (включая борат) (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Max concentration
- 0,007 процента (в пересчете на Hg). В смеси с ртутьсодержащими компонентами, разрешенными настоящим регламентом, максимальная концентрация ртути не более 0,007 процента
- Product type
- Продукция, предназначенная для нанесения в области глаз
- Conditions of use
- содержит фенилртутные соединения
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Фенилртутные соли (включая борат) (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Max concentration
- 0,007 процента (в пересчете на Hg). В смеси с ртутьсодержащими компонентами, разрешенными настоящим регламентом, максимальная концентрация ртути не более 0,007 процента
- Product type
- Продукция, предназначенная для нанесения в области глаз
- Conditions of use
- содержит фенилртутные соединения
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Фенилртутные соли (включая борат) (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Max concentration
- 0,007 процента (в пересчете на Hg). В смеси с ртутьсодержащими компонентами, разрешенными настоящим регламентом, максимальная концентрация ртути не более 0,007 процента
- Product type
- Продукция, предназначенная для нанесения в области глаз
- Conditions of use
- содержит фенилртутные соединения
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Фенилртутные соли (включая борат) (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Max concentration
- 0,007 процента (в пересчете на Hg). В смеси с ртутьсодержащими компонентами, разрешенными настоящим регламентом, максимальная концентрация ртути не более 0,007 процента
- Product type
- Продукция, предназначенная для нанесения в области глаз
- Conditions of use
- содержит фенилртутные соединения
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Фенилртутные соли (включая борат) (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
- CAS
- 62-38-4
- Max concentration
- 0,007 процента (в пересчете на Hg). В смеси с ртутьсодержащими компонентами, разрешенными настоящим регламентом, максимальная концентрация ртути не более 0,007 процента
- Product type
- Продукция, предназначенная для нанесения в области глаз
- Conditions of use
- содержит фенилртутные соединения
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 17)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE banned in any country?
Yes, PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE is banned in Canada, South Korea. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE in cosmetics?
PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE in cosmetics?
PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in Canada, South Korea. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.