Is Butylparaben and Propylparaben and their salts vegetarian?
Butylparaben and Propylparaben and their salts
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
This entry covers Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Butylparaben) and Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Propylparaben) and their sodium and potassium salts, synthetic ester preservatives used in cosmetics.
| Also known as | 202-307-7, 252-488-1, 253-049-7, 254-009-1, 284-597-5, 35285-69-9, 36457-20-2, 38566-94-8, 84930-16-5, 94-13-3, Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts (Butylparaben, propylparaben, sodium propylparaben, sodium butylparaben, potassium butylparaben, potassium propylparaben), BUTYLPARABEN/PROPYLPARABEN/SODIUM PROPOYLPARABEN/SODIUM BUTYLPARABEN/POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN/POTASSIUM PROPYLPARABEN |
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| INCI name | Butylparaben and Propylparaben and their salts |
| EC number | 202-318-7 |
| CosIng ID | 92923 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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