Potassium methylparaben (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 26112-07-2; methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Kaliumsalz); Methylparaben (Kaliumsalz)

Definition
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"Potassium" refers to the alkali metal potassium, "methylparaben" a paraben derivative.

Potassium methylparaben is used in cosmetic products. The compound is used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms (The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetic products are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V)

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  1. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020