INCI name

ISOPROPYLPARABEN

PreservativeBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 1374Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2014/358

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

2 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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