Isobutylparaben

(in 4,260 products)

Banned by Gov or classified as a carcinogen by IARC

1. Preservative - Prevents and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful

This substance has been prohibited by the European Commission for use in cosmetic products.

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/20240

1. EU CosIng Annex II, SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]

- Ref: II/1375

2. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex II, Prohibited

- Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben), Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben

3. US California Assembly Bill 2762, Banned Ingredients in Cosmetic Products

- Isobutylparaben

4. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals

- Ref: 891

5. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act

- Isobutyl p-Hydroxybenzoate