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Propylparaben

What is Propylparaben?

Propylparaben is the propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects. It is also manufactured synthetically for use in foods as a preservative. [1]


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Propylparaben


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Propylparaben".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Propylparaben - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Propyl Paraben
Propyl Parabens

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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