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Ethylparaben

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (low) and Endocrine disruption (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● 4-HYDROXY- ETHYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID
● 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER
● 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT
● BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, ETHYL ESTER
● BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, ETHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT
● BENZOIC ACID, 4HYDROXY, ETHYL ESTER
● BENZOIC ACID, 4HYDROXY, ETHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT
● ETHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE
● ETHYL ESTER 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
● ETHYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-
● ETHYL ESTER SODIUM SALT 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
● ETHYL ESTER SODIUM SALT BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-
● ETHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE
● ETHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE SODIUM SALT
● ETHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE
● ETHYLPARABEN
● ETHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SALT
● ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM SALT
● POTASSIUM ETHYLPARABEN
● POTASSIUM SALT ETHYLPARABEN
● SODIUM 4-ETHOXYCARBONYLPHENOXIDE
● SODIUM ETHYLPARABEN
● SODIUM SALT 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER
● SODIUM SALT BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, ETHYL ESTER
● SODIUM SALT ETHYLPARABEN

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Ethylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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moisturizer65 products
concealer54 products
foundation51 products
mascara48 products
eye liner30 products
eye shadow26 products
hair styling aide25 products
facial moisturizer/treatment22 products
facial cleanser15 products
daily use with SPF14 products
styling gel/lotion13 products
hair treatment/serum13 products
conditioner12 products
shampoo10 products
bronzer/highlighter9 products
serums & essences9 products
sunless tanning8 products
hand cream8 products
around-eye cream8 products
facial powder7 products
blush5 products
after shave5 products
BB cream5 products
anti-aging4 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
lipstick4 products
body wash/cleanser4 products
recreational sunscreen4 products
hand sanitizer4 products
setting powder/spray4 products
hair color and bleaching3 products
mask3 products
toners/astringents3 products
brow liner3 products
shaving cream3 products
makeup primer3 products
other eye makeup3 products
hair-loss treatment3 products
facial cleansing wipes3 products
hair removal waxes2 products
hair spray2 products
fragrance for women2 products
foot moisturizer2 products
body cleansing wipes2 products
makeup remover1 products
body firming lotion1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
lip gloss1 products
lip balm1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
body powder1 products
tanning oil1 products
polish remover1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products

Endocrine disruption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidenceEuropean Commission on Endocrine Disruption
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruptionEuropean Commission on Endocrine Disruption
Limited evidence of endocrine disruptionOpen scientific literature
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruptionEWG Assessment of Open Scientific Literature

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human immune toxicant or allergen - moderate evidenceOpen scientific literature
One or more human case studies show possible immune or allergenic effectsOpen scientific literature

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - anyOpen scientific literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
193 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • EU (European Union)- Strategy for Endocrine Disrupters 2007. Commision on endocrin disruption requested by the European Parliament in 1998.
  • Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
  • EWG Assessment of Open Scientific Literature
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

Understanding scores

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