Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate

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Where is Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate found?

This is an antifungal that is widely used as a preservative found in food, drugs, and cosmetics.

How can you avoid contact with Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol
• 4-10-00-00360 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• AI3-01336
• Abiol
• Aseptoform
• BRN 0509801
• Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester
• Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, methyl ester
• CCRIS 3946
• Caswell No. 573PP
• EINECS 202-785-7
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 061201
• FEMA No. 2710
• FEMA Number 2710
• HSDB 1184
• Maseptol
• Metaben
• Methaben
• Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• Methyl butex
• Methyl chemosept
• Methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
• Methyl p-oxybenzoate
• Methyl paraben
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
• Methyl parasept
• Methylben
• Methylester kyseliny phydroxybenzoove
• Methylester kyseliny phydroxybenzoove [Czech]
• Methylparaben
• Metoxyde
• Moldex
• NSC 3827
• Nipagin
• Nipagin M
• Paridol
• Preserval
• Preserval M
• Septos
• Solbrol
• Solbrol M
• Tegosept M
• p-Carbomethoxyphenol
• p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• p-Methoxycarbonylphenol
• p-Oxybenzoesauremethylester
• p-Oxybenzoesauremethylester [German]

What are some products that may contain Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.