potassium paraben
benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium paraben |
| CAS Number | 16782-08-4 |
| EINECS | 240-830-2 |
| FDA UNII | UHZ6Y0A8VR |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H5 K O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21275000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | preservatives |
| Recommendation for potassium paraben usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium paraben flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
potassium 4-hydroxybenzoate
potassium p-hydroxybenzoate
potassium;4-hydroxybenzoate
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