Is Ethylparaben vegan?
Ethylparaben
Ethylparaben is a synthetic preservative of the paraben family, the ethyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics and food products to inhibit microbial growth.
| Also known as | Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate, Nipagin A, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester |
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| INCI name | Ethylparaben |
| E number | E214 |
| INS number | 214 |
| CAS number | 120-47-8 |
| EC number | 204-399-4 |
| CosIng ID | 33899 |
| Last verified | Needs verification (help us verify this ingredient) |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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