Benzylparaben

Product Group : Xenoestrogen

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Description : 

Benzylparaben is an ester of benzyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid used in cosmetics as a preservative. It is a member of the paraben family. It is often used in conjunction with other paraben esters.

Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, medication, and food

Health Impacts: Parabens can act like the hormone estrogen in the body and disrupt the normal function of hormone systems affecting male and female reproductive system functioning, reproductive development, fertility and birth outcomes. 

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