RXSOL
Lab Chemical
METHYL P HYRDROXYBENZOATE LR
SKU: RXSOL-60-6604-985
Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate. Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (methyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics. Schamberg, I.L., Allergic contact dermatitis to methyl and propyl paraben.
Application
This is an antifungal that is widely used as a preservative found in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Dosage
Propyl Hydroxybenzoate is soluble 1 in 2500 of water and 1 in 1.5 of alcohol. The solubility of both componds is increased in hot water. A combination of agents provides a more effective antimicrobial preservative system and propylene glycol also increases the activity.
