Ingredient

Benzylparaben

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 94-18-8
EINECS / EC 202-311-9
CosIng Ref 74496
Chemical Name benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
IUPAC Name
Formula C14H12O3
Mol. Weight 228.24 g/mol
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
InChIKey MOZDKDIOPSPTBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function Preservative
Origin Synthetic
Category Preservatives

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Annex V / 16
Max Leave-on 0.4%
Max Rinse-off 0.4%
Restrictions 0.4% alone
Conditions of Use Max 0.4% alone / max 0.8% in paraben mixtures.

Safety Profile

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