Potassium Propylparaben
Used in cosmetic products as preservative. Potassium propyl 4-oxidobenzoate.
- 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%
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IUPAC name: potassium 4-propoxycarbonylphenolate
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What is Potassium Propylparaben used for in cosmetics?
Potassium Propylparaben is used in cosmetic products as preservative. Potassium propyl 4-oxidobenzoate.
Is Potassium Propylparaben restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Potassium Propylparaben 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% Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Propylparaben?
Potassium Propylparaben is listed with CAS number 84930-16-5 and EC number 284-597-5.
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