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O-Cymen-5-Ol
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Moderate concern
Antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. CIR has reviewed it as safe for cosmetic use within concentration limits.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Isopropyl methylphenol (IPMP); a phenolic antimicrobial preservative.
Cosmetic preservative; not a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- not a food ingredient
- potential dermal irritant at high concentrations
What regulators actually say
"o-Cymen-5-ol is used as a preservative in cosmetic products at concentrations up to 0.1% and was reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel as safe in present practices of use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a direct food additive; cosmetic preservative
European Union — EFSA
Not evaluated as a food additive; permitted as cosmetic preservative under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V
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