METHYLPARABEN

METHYLPARABEN

INCI METHYLPARABENEC number 202-785-7Role Perfuming

Methylparaben (INCI: Methylparaben) is a synthetic preservative. It acts as a preservative and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

PerfumingPreservativeRestricted useSuspected CMREndocrine disruptor (suspected)Subject to controversy
EU nomenclature

Food additive

E218Preservative

E number assigned in the European nomenclature of food additives (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008).

Ingredient

Roles & functions

Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.

Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTCancérogène — suspecté
ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTMutagène — suspecté
ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTReprotoxique — suspecté
Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTPerturbateur endocrinien — suspecté
Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTRisque environnemental — suspecté
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex V (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTAuthorised preservative (Annex V) — max 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

35
products listed
Most frequent categoriesHydration · Deodorants · Anti-aging · Cleansers & makeup removers · Foot care
Most frequent brandsRoc · Curél · Avene · Cicabiafine · Ducray
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