4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, preservative agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 99-96-7 |
| EC number | 202-804-9 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Sunscreens 100%
Frequently asked
- What does 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid do in skincare?
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid functions as a fragrance, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (100% of its uses).
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