Audited Supplier
MP
99-76-3
C8h8o3
202-785-7
Yes
REACH
White
Auxiliary Factor
Feed Processing and Preservation Agent
White Crystalline Powder
Reach ISO
EBT Chem
25kg/Drum or Carton
Pharm grade
China
29182900
Product Description
Methyl ParabenDESCRIPTION
| INCI Adopted Name: | Methyl Paraben |
| CAS Registry No.: | 99-76-3 |
| EINECS No.: | 202-785-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 152.15 |
| Structural Formula: | |
| Synonyms: | Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester |
SPECIFICATIONS Methyl Paraben
| Item | Index |
| Q/SH008-2014/ BP/ USP | |
| Appearance | Colorless crystal or white crystalline powder |
| Content (dry basis)% Methyl Paraben | Min. 99.0 |
| Melting point ºC | 125-128 |
| Acidity | Qualified |
| Sulfate (SO42-) %max. | 0.024 |
| Drying loss %max. | 0.50 |
| Residue on ignition %max. | 0.1 |
| P-hydroxybenzoic acid and salicylic acid %max. | 0.1 |
| Related substances | Qualified |
| Identification test | Qualified |
PROPERTIES
Methyl Paraben
Appearance :white crystal.
Solubility: Easily soluble in diethyl ether, acetone. Very slightly soluble in cold water, hot water. 1 gram dissolves in about 40 ml of warm oil. 1 gram dissolves in about 70 ml of warm glycerol. Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. Soluble in benzene, oils and fats. Solubility in water: 0.25% (wt/wt) @20 deg. C or 0.30% (wt/wt) @ 25 deg.C
PACKAGING
Methyl Paraben Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton
Other package sizes are available upon request.
STORAGE
Methyl Paraben Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
PERIOD OF VALIDITY
36 months
APPLICATION
Methyl Paraben is Broad spectrum bactericide for gram positive, feminine germ and saccharomycetes;
Low application concentration, safe, economic, long serve life;
Recommended dosage: 0.2%~0.5%
Methyl Paraben is widely used in cosmetic, medical and food industry for preservation.
