Is Sodium Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate vegan?
Sodium Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate
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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 | methylis parahydroxybenzoas natricum, methylparaben sodium, Methylparaben sodium salt, Sodium 4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenolate, Sodium 4-methylhydroxybenzoate, Sodium methylparaben |
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| INCI name | Sodium Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate |
| E number | E219 |
| INS number | 219 |
| CAS number | 5026-62-0 |
| EC number | 225-714-1 |
| CosIng ID | 37968 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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