"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: 4-Hydroxybenzoate d'éthyle
- INCI name: ETHYLPARABEN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 204-399-4
- Food additive: E214
- Classification: Paraben, Suspected endocrine disruptor, Regulated, Preservative
Restriction in Europe:
V/12
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.4% (as acid) for an ester
- 0.8% (in acid) for ester mixtures
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.4% (as acid) for an ester
- 0.8% (in acid) for ester mixtures
Its functions (INCI)
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 1.72% of cosmetics.
