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Preservative

POTASSIUM ETHYLPARABEN

CAS 36457-19-9 Updated
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

The potassium salt form of ethylparaben — same paraben class flagged by SCCS for estrogenic activity. EU permits under Annex V with concentration caps and bans in nappy-area products for under-3s.

Function

PRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservation
  • Effective at low concentrations
  • Water-soluble preservative form

Known concerns

  • Suspected endocrine disruptor (estrogenic activity)
  • EU caps parabens with concentration limits
  • Banned in nappy-area products for under-3s
  • Reformulation pressure across the industry

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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