Ethylparaben
Used in cosmetic products as fragrance and preservative. Ethylparaben is the ester of ethyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V/12.
Annex V/12: 0,4% (as acid) for single ester / 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
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IUPAC name: ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
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What is Ethylparaben used for in cosmetics?
Ethylparaben is used in cosmetic products as fragrance and preservative. Ethylparaben is the ester of ethyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
Is Ethylparaben restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Ethylparaben is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/12 (allowed preservative). Annex V/12: 0,4% (as acid) for single ester / 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Ethylparaben?
Ethylparaben is listed with CAS number 120-47-8 and EC number 204-399-4.
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