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Methylparaben (MP)
Methylparaben (MP)
The melting point of methylparaben (MP) is 125-128° C. Methylparaben is a preservative used in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals. It’s also known as E-218 in industry.
CAS NO : 99-76-3
EC NO : 202-785-7
Molecular Formula : C10H12O3
Chem/IUPAC Name : Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate,Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl parahydroxybenzoate; Mycocten
 
Technical Analysis
 
Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)                white
Vapor Density(%)                     – 1.0630 g/cm3
PH(%)                         4.5 – ≥7.5
Melting Point           96 to 99 C max
Product Form                   powder
Methylparaben(MP) is a white crystalline powder. It’s effective at preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi. It’s safe on all skin types except sensitive, eczema-prone, and acne-prone skin.

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  • What is Methylparaben (MP) used for?

    Methylparaben is a 4-hydroxybenzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid with methanol. It is the most frequently used antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics.Methylparaben (MP) is a preservative used in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals. It’s also known as E-218 in industry.

     

    • Food Product: It is also used as a food preservative and has the E number E218. Methylparaben is commonly used as a fungicide in Drosophila food media at 0.1%.
    • Skin Care Product: Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent often used in a variety of cosmetics and personal-care products.

    Methylparaben is a white crystalline powder. It has a melting point of 125–128° C. 
    Methylparaben (MP) Methylparaben is effective at preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi.It’s safe for all skin types except sensitive, eczema-prone, and acne-prone skin.
    Methylparaben (MP) The Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists methylparaben as a low to moderate health hazard. The hazard is only in regards to allergic reactions or product usage exceeding the recommended level. The EWG lists methylparaben’s risk of causing cancer and reproductive toxicity at 0 percent.

     

    Safety Profile of Methylparaben (MP)

    Methylparaben (MP)The Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists methylparaben as being a low to moderate health hazard. However, the hazard is only in regards to allergic reactions or product usage exceeding the recommended level. The EWG lists methylparaben’s risk of causing cancer and reproductive toxicity at 0 percent.

    Methylparaben (MP) is classified as

     

    • Cosmetics
    • Food
    • Pharmaceuticals

    Methylparaben (MP) Application

     

     

     

    • Cosmetics and personal-care products
    • Food preservatives
    • Pharmaceutical products
    • Industrial products
    • Drosophila food media
    • Fungal growth

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