Synonym(s)
benzoic acid butyl ester (Natriumsalz); CAS number: 114-63-6 / 85080; Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoates; Sodium paraben (Natriumsalz)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium' means the element sodium, 'paraben' means the paraben '4-hydroxybenzoic acid, potassium salt'. 4-hydroxybenzoate has estrogen-like properties. Sodium paraben is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a preservative.
Preservative: substance used in cosmetic preparations as a preservative. It inhibits the growth of micro-organisms (The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V).
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer