sodium ortho-phenylphenate
Severity 6/10cosmetic ingredient
Is sodium ortho-phenylphenate safe?
sodium ortho-phenylphenate carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (cancer concern, irritation, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
6/10Classified by IARC Group 2B.
Irritation
6/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Irrit. 2; EU CLP Eye Dam. 1.
Environmental impact
6/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1.
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