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Methylparaben(E218)

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Methylparaben is a preservative — Preservative in jelly, preserves, cosmetics

Also: Methyl-p-Hydroxybenzoate

What it does

Preservative in jelly, preserves, cosmetics

Where you'll see it

Jelly, preserves, bubble baths, cold creams

What the research says

Nontoxic in small amounts but can cause allergic skin reactions.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: On FDA list for further study

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): nontoxic in small amounts but can cause allergic skin reaction