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Is Sodium Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate vegan?

Sodium Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate

Vegan

Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (sodium methylparaben) is the sodium salt of methylparaben, used as a preservative in food and cosmetic products to prevent microbial contamination.

Also known as Methylparaben sodium salt, Sodium 4-methylhydroxybenzoate, Sodium methylparaben
E number E219
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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