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Is Ethylparaben vegetarian?

Ethylparaben

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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
INCI name Ethylparaben
E number E214
INS number 214
CAS number 120-47-8
EC number 204-399-4
CosIng ID 33899
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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