preservative

Methylparaben

INCI: METHYLPARABEN
CAS 99-76-3 EC 202-785-7
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

preservative
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
99-76-3
EC Number
202-785-7
INCI
METHYLPARABEN
Category
preservative
Updated
Apr 2, 2026