Propyl Paraben

 

  1. DESCRIPTION

INCI Adopted Name:

Propyl Paraben

CAS No.:

94-13-3

Molecular Formula:

C10H12O3

Molecular Weight:

180.20

Synonyms:

Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoate;

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

 

  1. SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Standard

Appearance

Colorless crystal or white crystalline powder

Content (dry basis) % ≥

99.0-100.5

Melting point ℃

95-98

Acidity

Qualified

Sulfate (SO42-) % ≤

0.024

Heavy metal (Pb) % ≤

0.001

Arsenic (AS) % ≤

0.0001

Drying loss % ≤

0.50

Residue on ignition % ≤

0.1

Mass fraction of free acid (PHBA)% ≤

0.55

Identification test

Qualified

Related substances

Qualified

Appearance

Clear and transparent

Organic volatile impurities

Qualified

 

  1. PACKAGING
    Standard packaging includes the following:

25kg per drum, 25kg/carton

Other package sizes are available upon request.

 

  1. STORAGE

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

 

  1. PERIOD OF VALIDITY

36 months

 

  1. 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.