Bhd) Propylparaben
Preservative
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Preservative
Purpose
Function
Preservative
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration0.14% (as acid)
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL2 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Moderate concern paraben restricted to 0.14% in EU and banned in leave-on nappy-area products for infants under 3 years due to aggregate exposure risk across multiple products and higher absorption in infant skin; acceptable in adult rinse-off formulations with transparent labeling.
US Note
CIR concludes safe as used; no legal cap. Propyl+butyl aggregate concern noted by SCCS but not reflected in US rules.
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.