Potassium 4-hydroxybenzoate, also known as Potassium Paraben, is a paraben compound used as a preservative in cosmetics and food. Its safety in cosmetic formulations has been evaluated by the CIR Expert Panel, which concluded it is safe when the total paraben concentration does not exceed 0.
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CAS 16782-08-4
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preservative in cosmetics and food
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research compound
potassium 4-hydroxybenzoate
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