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Preservative

METHYL DIHYDROXYBENZOATE

CAS 2150-46-1 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A methyl ester of dihydroxybenzoic acid that acts as an antimicrobial and chelator. Structurally close to parabens, it carries similar paraben-style endocrine and sensitisation question marks under EU review.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservation
  • Antioxidant in formula
  • Chelating activity

Known concerns

  • Structurally related to parabens with similar regulatory uncertainty
  • Possible endocrine activity flagged in some studies
  • Skin sensitisation risk in atopic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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