"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: 4-Hydroxybenzoate de propyle, Propilparabeno
- INCI name: PROPYLPARABEN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-307-7
- Food additive: E216
- Classification: Paraben, Suspected endocrine disruptor, Regulated, Preservative
Restriction in Europe:
V/12
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.14% (in acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
- 0,8% (as acid) for the mixtures of substances mentioned in Nos. 12 and 12a, the sum of the individual concentrations of butylparaben and propylparaben and their salts not exceeding 0,14%
Do not use in non-rinsing products intended to be applied on the seat area of children under three years of age.
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For non-rinse products designed for children under three:
"Do not use on the seat area."
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.14% (in acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
- 0,8% (as acid) for the mixtures of substances mentioned in Nos. 12 and 12a, the sum of the individual concentrations of butylparaben and propylparaben and their salts not exceeding 0,14%
Do not use in non-rinsing products intended to be applied on the seat area of children under three years of age.
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For non-rinse products designed for children under three:
"Do not use on the seat area."
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 3.81% of cosmetics.
