Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of propylparaben, a compound with formula Na(C3H7(C6H4COO)O), is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Propylparaben (propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate) |
| European Union | Not Permitted | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Propylparaben or Propyl-p-hydroxy-benzoate |
| Philippines | Approved | Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoate |
| Austria | Not Permitted | |
| Belgium | Not Permitted | |
| Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
| Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
| Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Not Permitted | |
| Estonia | Not Permitted | |
| Finland | Not Permitted | |
| France | Not Permitted | |
| Germany | Not Permitted | |
| Greece | Not Permitted | |
| Hungary | Not Permitted | |
| Ireland | Not Permitted | |
| Italy | Not Permitted | |
| Latvia | Not Permitted | |
| Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
| Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
| Malta | Not Permitted | |
| Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
| Poland | Not Permitted | |
| Portugal | Not Permitted | |
| Romania | Not Permitted | |
| Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
| Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
| Spain | Not Permitted | |
| Sweden | Not Permitted | |
| United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
| Australia | Approved | Propylparaben or Propyl-p-hydroxy-benzoate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Propylparaben or Propyl-p-hydroxy-benzoate |
216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate: Asthmatics should avoid, contact dermatitus, eczema, mouth numbing.
216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate: Chemical Preservative
216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate: Synthesised from benzoic acid (E200). Antimicrobial, may be a numbing effect on the mouth. Typical products include beer, fruit sauces, pickles and preserves, fruit deserts, fruit squashes and juices,
216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate: Additives which can be a problem for asthmatics or aspirin sensitive people (possibly those sensitive to 'salicylates')
216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
Propylparaben
4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
p-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
para- hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
Preserval P
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl chemosept
Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
N-propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
N-propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl paraben
Propyl parasept
Propylparaben
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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