Propylparaben Crystal Powder

Propylparaben, the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects, although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and bath products. It is also used as a food additive. propylparaben is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the USFDA for food and cosmetic antibacterial preservation. It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and bath products. It is also used as a food additive. propylparaben is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the USFDA for food and cosmetic antibacterial preservation.