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Is Sodium Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate vegetarian?

Sodium Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate

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Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (sodium ethylparaben) is the sodium salt of ethylparaben, used as a preservative in food and cosmetic products to inhibit microbial growth.

Also known as Ethylparaben sodium salt, Sodium 4-ethoxycarbonylphenoxide, Sodium 4-ethylhydroxybenzoate, Sodium ethylparaben
INCI name Sodium Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate
E number E215
INS number 215
CAS number 35285-68-8
EC number 252-487-6
CosIng ID 37868
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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