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Methylparaben

Not approved

Endocrine disruptor concerns; banned in EU baby food.

Class: Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic: No

Also known as

e218methyl paraben

Other synthetic preservative ingredients

Azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Calcium Propionate EDTA (Calcium Disodium)Potassium Bromate Potassium Sorbate Propylparaben Sodium Benzoate Sodium Nitrite Sodium Propionate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

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