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Description :
Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate is an antimicrobial preservative commonly used in cosmetics to increase shelf life.
Sources of exposure: Cosmetics, food as a preservative, deodorants, hair care products, moisturizer
Health impacts: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate is a paraben. Parabens are endocrine disruptors that have been linked to health risks such as carcinogenesis, infertility, and spermatogenesis.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30570577/