Ortho-phenylphenol Sodium Salt

CAS Number: 132-27-4

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Cleaning products and household care

Pesticides

Food

Disinfectants, food-contact surfaces, treated produce

Description:

Sodium ortho-phenylphenate is the sodium salt of ortho-phenylphenol, a compound used as a disinfectant, fungicide, and preservative. It has been used in antimicrobial formulations and postharvest treatments to control fungal growth on citrus fruits. Potential exposure may occur through treated surfaces, disinfectant products, or residues on treated produce.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V - Permitted preservative
California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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