Synonym(s)
CAS number: 5026-62-0; methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Natriumsalz); Methylparaben (Natriumsalz); Sodium 4-(methoxycarbonyl) phenolates
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium' means the element sodium, 'methylparaben' a paraben derivative.
Sodium 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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- 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
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer