Parabens (Preservatives)
Parabens (Preservatives)
Description
Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceuticals products. They have excellent preservative properties making it ideal for topical formulation. They are soluble in alcohol, ether and partially miscible in water and benzene.
Application
Cosmetic industry
• Face foundations
• Lipstick
• Eye shadows
• Compact powders
Personal care industry
• Body lotion
• Body scrub
• Face masks
• Face skin cleansers
• Hair colour
• Hair conditioners
Pharmaceutical industry
• Medicines
• Cough syrup
Animal food
• Chicken supplementary
• Dog food
Other industries
• Hand wipes
• Incense sticks
• Clay
• Pet car
Benefits
Complies to
Indian Pharmacopoeia [IP]
British Pharmacopoeia [BP]
United States Pharmacopoeia [USP]
European Pharmacopoeia [Ph. Eur.]
Grades
Methyl Paraben [UPIPL]
Propyl Paraben [UPIPL]
Sodium Methyl Paraben [UPIPL]
Sodium Propyl Paraben [UPIPL]