DESCRIPTION

INCI Adopted Name:	Butyl Paraben
CAS No.:	94-26-8
Molecular Formula:	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight:	194.23
Synonyms:	Butyl p-Hydroxybenzoate; Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, butyl ester

SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Standard
Appearance	Colorless crystal or white crystalline powder
Content (dry basis)%≥	99.0-100.5
Melting point℃	68-71
Acidity	Qualified
Sulfate (SO42-)%≤	0.024
Drying loss %≤	0.50
Residue on ignition %≤	0.1
P-hydroxybenzoic acid and   salicylic acid%≤	0.10
Arsenic (AS)%≤	0.0001
Heavy metal (Pb)%≤	0.001
Appearance of solution	Clear and transparent
Related substances	Qualified
Identification test	Qualified
Organic volatile impurities	Qualified

PACKAGING
Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton
Other package sizes are available upon request.

STORAGE
Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

PERIOD OF VALIDITY
36 months

FEATURE AND APPLICATION

Broad spectrum bactericide for gram positive, feminine germ and saccharomycetes;
Low application concentration, safe, economic, long serve life;
Recommended dosage: 0.2%~0.5%
It is widely used in cosmetic, medical and food industry for preservation.