Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate
Also known as: PMB (BANNED organomercury)
INCI: Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate | Function: BANNED — Do Not Use | Type: Banned substance (organomercury preservative)
What Is Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate?
Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate 是一种有机汞化合物 (organomercury compound), 历史上曾用作化妆品防腐剂和杀精剂。因其高神经毒性 (neurotoxicity)、生物累积性和环境持久性, 已在全球范围内禁止在化妆品中使用。EU CosIng Annex II 明确列为禁用物质。Mercury-containing cosmetics prohibited under Minamata Convention and ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
Key Skin Benefits
- + None — banned substance in cosmetics
Pros
- + None — banned substance
Cons
- − BANNED globally in cosmetics — EU Annex II
- − Organomercury — potent neurotoxin
- − Bioaccumulative — environmental hazard
- − Minamata Convention — global mercury phase-out
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | N/A |
| Product Type | N/A |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | BANNED |
| Comedogenic Rating | BANNED |
| EWG Score | 10/10 (BANNED) |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | BANNED | BANNED | Prohibited — Annex II (mercury compounds) |
| US (FDA) | BANNED | BANNED | Prohibited |
| Japan (MHLW) | BANNED | BANNED | Prohibited |
| ASEAN | BANNED | BANNED | Prohibited — Annex II |
| China (NMPA) | BANNED | BANNED | Prohibited |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Not used in cosmetics | N/A — banned |
References
- EU CosIng — Annex II prohibited substances. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- Minamata Convention on Mercury. https://www.mercuryconvention.org/
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive — Annex II. https://asean.org/
- WHO — Mercury in cosmetics. https://www.who.int/