| Formula |
CAS |
| C11H14O3 |
94-26-8 |
Background
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (butyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
SynonymsButoben
Butyl
Chemosept
Butyl
Parasept
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Butylparaben
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester
n-Butyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Tegosept B
UsesPreservative in
Cosmetics
Food (salad dressings, mayonnaise, spiced sauces, mustard, frozen dairy products, baked products)
Pharmaceutical preparations
Cross-ReactionsUnusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Adams RM, Maibach HI. A five-year study of cosmetic reactions. J Am Acad Dermatol 1985;13(6):1062-1069. |
| 2. |
Menné T, Hjorth N. Routine patch testing with paraben esters. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(3):189-191. |
| 3. |
Carradori S, Peluso AM, Faccioli M.
Systemic contact dermatitis due to parabens. Contact Dermatitis
1990;22(4):238-239. |
| 4. |
Perrenoud D, Bircher A, Hunziker T, Suter H, Bruckner-Tuderman L, Stäger J, Thürlimann W, Schmid P, Suard A, Hunziker N. Frequency of sensitization to 13 common preservatives in Switzerland. Swiss Contact Dermatitis Research Group. Contact Dermatitis 1994;30(5):276-279. |
| 5. |
Rastogi SC, Schouten A, de Kruijf N, Weijland JW. Contents of methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic products. Contact Dermatitis 1995;32(1):28-30. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9