Methyl Paraben

CAS# 99-76-3

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Identification
  • Clarity of Solution
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  • Melting Point Range
  • Related Substances
  • Acidity
  • Residue after Ignition

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Specification

  • White, odorless crystalline powder
  • Conforms
  • Pass
  • 98.0 –102.0
  • 125.0 –128.0
  • Conforms (0.5)
  • Pass
  • 0.1 maximum

Application

Methyl Paraben is a white crystalline powder widely used as an antimicrobial and preservative in foods and personal care products. Known for its excellent safety and toxicological profile, it provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity at low concentrations.

Grades Available

NF

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bags and carton quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Methyl-4-Hydroxybenzoate; Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

Market Segment

Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals

Product Uses

Bar Soap, Bath Oils, Biocides, Body Oils, Conditioners, Eye Creams, Food Additive, Foundations, Hair Care, Mascara, Ointments, Preservative, Shampoo, Sunscreens, Antacid Preparations, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Masks, Exfoliant, Scrub, Eye Drops, Eye Shadow, Face Powder, Facial Cleansers, Hair Colorants, Hair Conditioners, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Pharmaceuticals