Product name: Propylparaben
English alias: Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate;Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
CAS: 94-13-3
Molecular formula: C10H12O3
Appearance:White powder
Package: 25kg/drum
what is Propylparaben?
Propylparaben is a colorless crystal or white crystalline powder, odorless and with extremely low toxicity. It has antibacterial effects on molds and yeasts.
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Item 检测项目 | Specification 规 格 | Result 检测结果 |
Appearance 外观 | White Crystalline or Crystalline Powder 白色结晶或结晶状粉末 | 合格 |
Acidity,pH 酸度 | 4·0-7·0 | 6.88 |
Melting Range,℃ 熔融范围 | 96-99 | 97.2-98.0 |
Residue On Ignition,% 灼烧残渣 | ≤0·1 | 0.03 |
Purity,% 含量 | ≥99.0 | 99.52 |
Loss of dry(%) 干燥失重 | ≤1.0 | 0.21 |
How it is used?
Cosmetics:
Found in water-based products like creams, lotions, shampoos, and makeup to increase shelf life.
Food: Used as a food additive to prevent spoilage.
Propyl paraben can be used as a preservative, antioxidant and antimicrobial agent
Safety profile:
It is a non-toxic and safe ingredient that is good for the skin when used in small quantities. It is also non-sensitizing but can be mildly irritating for sensitive skin. A patch test is, therefore, recommended. It is also safe for the environment and may or may not be considered vegan - depending upon its source.
It prevents the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in some foods such as tortillas, packaged baked goods and packaged dry sausage and also in personal care products. The FDA officially determined in 1977 that propyl paraben as a food additive is “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS.
Storage requirements:
keep the product dry
relative humidity < 50%
protect product against influences of weather and contamination
Transport & Packaging:
Its technical application is the only one that offers packaging in different sizes. It can be packaged in various specifications: 25kg drums, 1000kg IBC drums.