Parabens are a family of related chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products. Preservatives may be used in cosmetics to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and mold, in order to protect both the products and consumers.
Para Hydroxy Benzoic Acid (PHBA)
Chemical Name | 4 – Hydroxybenzoic acid |
Molecular Formula | |
Molecular Weight | 138.12 |
Grades | Technical |
Description | White / pale buff coarse powder |
Packing | 25kg / 500kg bags |
CAS No. | 99-96-7 |
Methyl Paraben
Chemical Name | Methyl 4 – Hydroxybenzoate |
Molecular Formula | |
Molecular Weight | 152.1 |
Grades | IP /BP/Ph.EUR /USP-NF |
Description | White crystalline powder / colourless crystals |
Packing | 25kg / 10kg bags |
CAS No. | 99-76-3 |
Propyl Paraben
Chemical Name | Propyl 4 – Hydroxybenzoate |
Molecular Formula | |
Molecular Weight | 180.2 |
Grades | IP /BP/Ph.EUR /USP-NF |
Description | White / odourless crystalline powder |
Packing | 25kg / 10kg bags |
CAS No. | 94-13-3 |
Sodium Methyl Paraben
Chemical Name | Sodium 4 – Methoxycarbonyl Phenolate |
Molecular Formula | |
Molecular Weight | 174.1 |
Grades | IP /BP/Ph.EUR /USP-NF |
Description | White / odourless crystalline powder |
Packing | 25kg / 10kg bags |
CAS No. | 5626-62-0 |
Sodium Propyl Paraben
Chemical Name | Sodium 4 - Propoxycarbonyl Phenolate |
Molecular Formula | |
Molecular Weight | 202.2 |
Grades | IP /BP/Ph.EUR /USP-NF |
Description | White / odourless crystalline powder |
Packing | 25kg bags |
CAS No. | 35285-69-9 |