Butylparaben

preservativeCAS: 94-26-8

Paraben preservative with highest estrogenic activity of common parabens. Banned in Denmark for children under 3. Increasingly avoided.

Safety Ratings

Safety2/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score7/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
3/5
dry
3/5
sensitive
2/5
combination
3/5
normal
3/5

Functions

preservativeantimicrobial

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 0.14%

Products Containing This Ingredient

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