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SODIUM PROPYLPARABEN

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 625NNB0G9N · registered name Propylparaben Sodium · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Sodium Propylparaben is the sodium salt of Propylparaben that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Stops microbes growing in the productPRESERVATIVE

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China · Japan · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : (a) 0,14% (expresso como ácido) para a soma das concentrações individuais. (b) 0,8% (expresso como ácido) para a soma das concentrações individuais das substâncias mencionadas nos itens 11 e 11-A contidos no produto; neste caso a soma das concentrações individuais de butil e propilparabeno e seus sais não devem superar 0,14% (expresso como ácido).
  • Other limitations and requirements : Não usar em produtos que não se enxáguem destinados a área de fraldas em crianças menores de 3 anos.
  • Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : Em produtos que não se enxáguem desenhados para crianças menores de 3 anos: "Não usar nas áreas das fraldas".

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

Taiwan

  • (a) 0.14%

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14%
  • Other : Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Restriction V/12 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer · SCCS opinion: Extended Opinion on the Safety Evaluation of Parabens; Opinion on Parabens; Opinion on Parabens updated request for a scientific opinion on 'propyl-and butylparaben'; Opinion on Parabens, underarm cosmetics and breast cancer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name プロピルパラベンNa: 本品は、プロピルパラベン(*)のナトリウム塩であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

SODIUM PROPYLPARABENINCI소듐프로필파라벤Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, propyl ester, sodium saltSynonymプロピルパラベンNaJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
35285-69-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
252-488-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID3042348
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID1022348
IUPAC
Sodium 4-(propoxycarbonyl)phenolate
Molecular formula
C10H11NaO3
Molecular weight
202.185 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Initial boiling point and range
310 ℃
Flash point
124.6 ℃
Vapour pressure
&amp, lt, 0.001 ㎩
Water solubility
1000 g/100g
Vapour density
6.978943734898171
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-0.36

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Preservative3
  • Biocide3

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Category 6.5B (Category 1)
    Skin Sensitization · Read Across
  • Category 6.3B (Category 3)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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