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Is Potassium Paraben vegetarian?

Potassium Paraben

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Potassium Paraben is the potassium salt of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, an ester-derived preservative used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Also known as Potassium 4-hydroxybenzoate
INCI name Potassium Paraben
CAS number 16782-08-4
EC number 240-830-2
CosIng ID 37011
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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