Sodium Methylparaben

Sodium Methylparaben is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It is used in 49 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM METHYLPARABEN
FunctionPRESERVATIVE
CAS number5026-62-0
EC number225-714-1
Prevalence49 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches70

Used in

Conditioners 14.3%Face Cleansers 12.2%Shampoos 10.2%Toners 8.2%Body Washes 6.1%General Moisturizers 6.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Methylparaben do in skincare?
Sodium Methylparaben functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Methylparaben?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially conditioners (14.3% of its uses).

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