Sodium Propylparaben

INCI:
Sodium Propylparaben
Also known as:
Sodium propylparaben · Sodium propylparaben · Sodium salt of propylparaben · E217

Sodium salt of propylparaben, water-soluble, used as an antimicrobial preservative in aqueous formulations. It allows the preservative to be incorporated directly into the aqueous phase and is often combined with methylparaben. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products, within the limits of applicable regulations.

Functions

Water-soluble antimicrobial preservativeProtection against fungi and yeasts

Typical applications

  • Aqueous creams, lotions and gels
  • Oral syrups and solutions
  • Veterinary solutions and preparations

Benzoic Acid

Benzoic Acid

Aromatic carboxylic acid used as a preservative with antimicrobial and antifungal action, performing better in acidic media. It is used in cosmetic formulations, foods, and pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, generally combined with its salts, in accordance with the usage limits of applicable regulations.

Preservative

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol

Aromatic alcohol with a faint odor, used as a preservative with antimicrobial activity and as a solvent in cosmetics, fragrances, cleaning products and pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations, including injectables. It is also used as a solvent in industrial applications and, in accordance with applicable regulations, as a flavoring in foods.

Preservative

BHA-BHT

BHA, BHT

Combination of two fat-soluble synthetic phenolic antioxidants, butylhydroxyanisole and butylhydroxytoluene, which act in a complementary way. They are used to delay oxidation and rancidity of fats, oils and the formulations that contain them, protecting the stability of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products and supplements.

Preservative

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA

Universal chelating agent that sequesters metal ions present in water and raw materials. It protects the color, aroma and stability of formulas, and improves the performance of preservative and foaming systems. It is used in cosmetics, cleaning products, industry and, in line with applicable regulations, in pharmaceutical, veterinary, nutraceutical and food preparations.

Preservative