Synonym(s)
Butyl paraben (INCI-Kennzeichnung); butyl parahydroxybenzoates; Butylp-hydroxybenzoates
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Butyl paraben is an ester of parahydroxybenzoic acid. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative in various cosmetic products. Butyl paraben has estrogenic properties. Butyl paraben is contained in many cosmetic products. Thus in shaving foam, moisturizers, shampoos. Furthermore also in lubricants.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer