Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
What Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate is & what it does
Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate is the water-soluble sodium salt of propylparaben, a member of the paraben family of preservatives. It is used to protect formulas against bacteria, yeast, and mold, helping keep products stable and safe over their shelf life. Its salt form dissolves readily in the water phase, making it convenient to incorporate. It is typically used at low concentrations alongside other preservatives.
What is Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate?
It is the water-soluble sodium salt of propylparaben, a paraben-family preservative. It is used to protect cosmetic formulas from microbial growth.
What does Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate do?
It guards a product against bacteria, yeast, and mold so it stays stable over its shelf life. Its salt form dissolves easily in the water phase and it is typically used at low levels with other preservatives.
Is Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate safe?
Parabens are among the most studied cosmetic preservatives and are generally considered safe at the low concentrations permitted in cosmetics. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Azclear Action Day Moisturiser (2021 Reformulation)
92/100
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SunSense Sensitive Sun Lotion Spf 50+
75/100
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Olay Olay Complete Lightweight 3in1 Moisturiser Day Fluid SPF 15 Sensitive
69/100
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Olay Complete 3In1 Moisturiser Day Cream Spf 15 Sensitive
67/100