Is Sodium Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate vegan?

Sodium Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate

Vegan

Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (sodium ethylparaben) is the sodium salt of ethylparaben, used as a preservative in food and cosmetic products to inhibit microbial growth.

Also known as Ethylparaben sodium salt, Sodium 4-ethylhydroxybenzoate, Sodium ethylparaben
E number E215
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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