o-Phenylphenol Ingredient Allergy Safety Information

What is it?

o-Phenylphenol is a preservative and fungicide used in cosmetics, agriculture, cutting fluids, and cleaning compounds. It may also be used as an intermediate in dye manufacture.

How do I avoid it?

You should avoid contact with this substance. Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:

Agricultural fungicide for citrus fruits
Germicide and fungicide in cosmetics
Used in manufacture dye, resins, rubber chemicals, and paints
Preservative in cooling fluids, detergents, and cleaning compounds
Disinfectant in households, hospitals, nursing homes, farms, laundries, barber shops, and food processing plants
Personal care