A lipophilic para-hydroxybenzoate ester offering potent antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Historically used as a preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, now facing increasing regulatory scrutiny as an SVHC.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C11H14O3
- Grades
- cosmeticPh. Eur.NFpharma
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum · 1 kg foil bag · 100 kg drum
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Synonyms
- 94-26-8 · butyl paraben · butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate · butyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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