METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE

Also known as: METHYLPARABEN, BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER, METHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE, BENZOIC ACID, P-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER

preservative

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 99-76-3

172.515; 181.23; 184.1490; 2710; 3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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