p-Hydroxybenzoate ester preservative used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food and household formulations, mainly for control of yeasts and moulds. Use levels depend on product type and local additive or cosmetics rules.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H8O3
- Grades
- cosmeticfoodPh. Eur.NFpharmaUSPBPFCC
- Packaging
- 25 kg carton · 25 kg fibre drum
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder or colourless crystals
- Synonyms
- E218 · 99-76-3 · methyl paraben · methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate · methyl p-hydroxybenzoate · nipagin
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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