| Formula |
CAS |
| C9H10O3 |
120-47-8 |
Background
Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (ethyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
SynonymsEthyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
Ethylparaben
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
Nipagin A
Ethyl Parasept
Solbrol A
UsesCosmetics
Food (salad dressings, mayonnaise, spiced sauces, mustard, frozen dairy products, baked products)
Pharmaceuticals
Cross-ReactionsUnusual Reactions
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Referenties
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Adams, R.M. and H.I. Maibach, A
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Menne, T. and N. Hjorth, Routine patch
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189-91. |
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Seidenari, S., et al., Patch and prick
test study of 593 healthy subjects. Contact Dermatitis, 1990.
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Perrenoud, D., et al., Frequency of
sensitization to 13 common preservatives in Switzerland. Swiss
Contact Dermatitis Research Group. Contact Dermatitis, 1994.
30(5): p. 276-9. |
| 5. |
Rastogi, S.C., et al., Contents of
methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic
products. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32(1): p. 28-30. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9