Name Ethylparaben Description Ethyl paraben is a type of paraben, a class of chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. It helps to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and molds, extending the shelf life of products. Ethyl paraben is effective at preventing microbial contamination and is often used in combination with other parabens. Benefits Keeps bacteria, mold, and other pathogens from growing in water-based products. Considerations • Endocrine Disruption
Parabens have been found to mimic the hormone estrogen, interfering with cell signaling and hormone balance.
• Genotoxicity
Ethyl paraben has been found to be genotoxic and may shorten telomere lengths, leading to accelerated cellular aging.
• Developmental Toxin
Ethyl paraben has been found to accumulate in amniotic fluid in levels higher than blood levels in the pregnant mother.
• Linked to Cancers
Parabens have been linked to certain cancers and found to accumulate in breast cancer tissue. Higher urinary levels of ethyl paraben has been linked to prostate cancer. Synonyms Ethylparaben
ETHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE
Ethyl paraben
Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Tegosept E
Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate
Mycocten
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl parasept
Aseptoform E
Nipagin A
Easeptol
Ethyl p-oxybenzoate
Ethyl butex
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
Napagin A
Nipazin A
Solbrol A
Sobrol A
Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
p-Carbethoxyphenol
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate
p-Oxybenzoesaeureaethylester
4-Hydroxy-benzoic acid ethyl ester
4-Carbethoxyphenol
p-Hydroxybenzoate ethyl ester
Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester
4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)phenol
Para-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
Ethylester kyseliny p-hydroxybenzoove
Ester etylowykwasu p-hydroksybenzoesowego
Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate e214
4-hydroxybenzoic acid-ethyl ester
ethyl-paraben
Carbethoxyphenol
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester
p-Oxybenzoesaeureaethylester
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 061202
Ethylester kyseliny p-hydroxybenzoove [Czech]
Ester etylowykwasu p-hydroksybenzoesowego [Polish]
Ethylis hydroxybenzoas
Ethyl 4-hydroxy-benzoate
Ethyl 4-hydroxyl-benzoate Research Sources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27995640/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18713765/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31918794/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38657881/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8434 Summary Xenoestrogenic properties, genotoxic, linked to cancer.