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Methylparaben

CAS NUMBER - 99-76-3
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A common preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products to inhibit microbial growth.

Product Specification

SYNONYMS

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

152.15 g/mol

CAS NUMBER

99-76-3

CHEMICAL FORMULA

C8H8O3

HS CODE

29182200

DENSITY

~1.1 g/cm³

MELTING POINT

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BOILING POINT

-

VISCOSITY

~50–100 cP

SHELF LIFE

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TYPICAL PROPERTIES

This chemical is a white crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and propylene glycol, with low viscosity. It is widely used as a preservative in cosmetics to inhibit microbial growth and in pharmaceuticals to extend the shelf life of creams and ointments.

APPEARANCE

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Packaging Type

bag

C8H8O3

bags

hdpe drum

C8H8O3

hdpe drums

Chemical Name

Methylparaben

Industry

Personal Care
Food and Nutrition

Application of Methylparaben

  • Cosmetics: Prevents the growth of microorganisms in personal care products.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Used to extend the shelf life of creams and ointments.

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