Is Propylparaben safe in cosmetics?
Propylparaben has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Preservative
Propylparaben
INCI: PROPYLPARABEN
Propylparaben (CAS 94-13-3) is a cosmetic preservative functioning as Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.14% (as acid). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.14% (as acid)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
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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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propylparaben.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propylparaben.
Regulatory Flags
eu-restricted
paraben
endocrine-concern
child-safety
sccs-reviewed
nappy-area-ban
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_concern
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
PROPYLPARABEN
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL194014
Max Phase
-1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylparaben allowed in the EU?
Propylparaben EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.14% (as acid). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylparaben do in cosmetics?
Propylparaben functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a Preservative in our database. CAS number: 94-13-3.
Is Propylparaben used outside cosmetics?
Propylparaben also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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