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Methylparaben
Preservative
Permitted preservative
- CAS
- 99-76-3 Opens the substance record on PubChem
- Status
- Permitted preservative · Annex V, entry 12
- Maximum
- 0.4% single, 0.8% mixed esters
- Conditions
- Permitted preservative.
- In brief
- Methylparaben is a synthetic compound derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as a preservative in cosmetic products. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast and mould, allowing formulations to remain stable during storage and use.
- Appears in
- 0 catalogue products
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