Methylparaben
Widely used paraben preservative for cosmetics, food and pharma
CAS number
99-76-3
Industry
Personal Care
Typical form
White crystalline powder
Additive number
INS 218 (E218)
Also known as: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin.
Typical grades: Cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food grades.
About Methylparaben
Methylparaben is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is an effective preservative at low concentrations and works across a wide pH range.
Uses and applications
Cosmetics
Preserves creams, lotions, shampoos and make-up, often combined with other parabens or preservatives.
Pharmaceutical
Used as an antimicrobial preservative in oral and topical medicines.
Food
Permitted as a preservative in some foods and beverages in certain markets, within set limits.
Regulatory note and documentation
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use is subject to the requirements of the destination market (for example FDA, EMA or TGA) and the relevant pharmacopoeia monograph (such as USP, BP or EP). Requirements vary by country, so please confirm them for your own product and market before use.
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