Is Sodium Isopropylparaben safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Isopropylparaben has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Isopropylparaben
INCI: SODIUM ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Sodium Isopropylparaben (CAS 35285-69-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative (sodium salt of isopropylparaben). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative (sodium salt of isopropylparaben)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not explicitly banned by FDA; however, CIR noted the EU ban and flagged insufficient safety data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Isopropylparaben.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Isopropylparaben.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Isopropylparaben allowed in the EU?
Sodium Isopropylparaben EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Isopropylparaben do in cosmetics?
Sodium Isopropylparaben functions as: Preservative (sodium salt of isopropylparaben). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 35285-69-3.
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