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Preservative

SODIUM ETHYLPARABEN

CAS 35285-68-8 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The sodium salt of ethylparaben — a preservative cleared by SCCS up to 0.4% single use. Safe at regulated levels but the paraben class has well-known endocrine debate.

Function

PRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Effective broad-spectrum preservative
  • SCCS-cleared at <=0.4% single, <=0.8% mixed
  • Long use-history

Known concerns

  • Parabens are weak endocrine disruptors in some assays
  • Public concern around hormone effects
  • EU restricts certain parabens entirely

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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