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Is Calcium Paraben vegan?

Calcium Paraben

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Calcium Paraben is the calcium salt of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as a synthetic preservative in cosmetics to prevent microbial growth.

Also known as Calcium bis(4-hydroxybenzoate)
INCI name Calcium Paraben
EC number 274-235-4
CosIng ID 32338
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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