Ethylparaben

Ethylparaben is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, preservative agent. It is used in 293 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameETHYLPARABEN
FunctionFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number120-47-8
EC number204-399-4
Prevalence293 products (0.32% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches260

Used in

General Moisturizers 9.6%Body Lotions 8.2%Face Cleansers 7.8%Makeup Removers 5.5%Facial Treatments 4.1%Leave-in Conditioners 3.4%

Frequently asked

What does Ethylparaben do in skincare?
Ethylparaben functions as a fragrance, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Ethylparaben?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (9.6% of its uses).

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