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 name4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
FunctionFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number99-96-7
EC number202-804-9
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches320

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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