Sodium Butylparaben
Used in cosmetic products as preservative. Sodium Butylparaben is the sodium 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%
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IUPAC name: sodium 4-butoxycarbonylphenolate
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Butylparaben used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Butylparaben is used in cosmetic products as preservative. Sodium Butylparaben is the sodium salt of Butylparaben.
Is Sodium Butylparaben restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Sodium 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% Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Butylparaben?
Sodium Butylparaben is listed with CAS number 36457-20-2 and EC number 253-049-7.
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