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Is Sodium Propylparaben vegetarian?

Sodium Propylparaben

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Sodium Propylparaben is the sodium salt of propylparaben, the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as a preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods.

Also known as Propylparaben Sodium, Sodium 4-propoxycarbonylphenoxide, Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
INCI name Sodium Propylparaben
E number E217
INS number 217
CAS number 35285-69-9
EC number 252-488-1
CosIng ID 38044
Last reviewed 11 July 2026

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