Propylparaben Sodium

Synonyms: E217; 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, sodium salt; Nipasol M Sodium; parasept; propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, sodium salt; propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium salt; propylis parahydroxybenzoas natricus; sodium 4-propoxycarbonylphenolate; sodium propyl phydroxybenzoate; soluble propyl hydroxybenzoate

Description: Propylparaben sodium occurs as a white, crystalline, odorless or almost odorless powder.

Chemical Name: Sodium 4-propoxycarbonylphenolate

Antimicrobial preservative.

• Propylparaben sodium is used as an antimicrobial or antifungal preservative in oral pharmaceuticals and in many water-based cosmetics.

• It is generally used in combination with other paraben esters.

The activity of propylparaben sodium can be adversely affected by the presence of other excipients or active ingredients, such as atropine, essential oils, iron, magnesium trisilicate, talc, polysorbate 80 and other nonionic surfactants, sorbitol, weak alkalis, and strong acids

Propylparaben sodium is used in oral pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The pure form is toxic by the IV route and moderately toxic by ingestion and the IP route. Propylparaben sodium may cause asthma, rashes, and hyperactivity.

Observe normal precautions appropriate to the circumstances and quantity of the material handled. Avoid inhalation or contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection, and a respirator.

Butylparaben; ethylparaben; methylparaben; propylparaben.