Butylparaben

High Concern

Preservative

Also known as

butylparabenbutyl parabenbutyl-paraben

The concern

Endocrine disruptor that mimics oestrogen. EWG Skin Deep rates it as high concern. EU banned it in leave-on cosmetics at concentrations above 0.14%. Detected in breast tumour tissue.

Read the source: EWG / EU Commission

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Butylparaben
butylparaben
butyl paraben
butyl-paraben

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — EWG / EU Commission

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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