Potassium Butylparaben
Used in cosmetic products as preservative. Potassium Butylparaben is the potassium salt of Butylparaben.
- Allowed preservative, Annex V/12
- Allowed preservative, Annex V/12 a
Annex V/12: 0,4% (as acid) for single ester / 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters | Annex V/12 a: - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations / - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14% ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
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IUPAC name: potassium 4-butoxycarbonylphenolate
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What is Potassium Butylparaben used for in cosmetics?
Potassium Butylparaben is used in cosmetic products as preservative. Potassium Butylparaben is the potassium salt of Butylparaben.
Is Potassium Butylparaben restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Potassium Butylparaben is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/12 (allowed preservative), Annex V/12 a (allowed preservative). Annex V/12: 0,4% (as acid) for single ester / 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters | Annex V/12 a: - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations / - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14% ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Butylparaben?
Potassium Butylparaben is listed with CAS number 38566-94-8 and EC number 254-009-1.
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