METHYLPARABEN
METHYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as 파라벤, CAS 99-76-3. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- Common names
- 파라벤
- CAS Number
- 114-63-6, 120-47-8, 16782-08-4, 36457-19-9, 5026-62-0, 69959-44-0, 99-76-3, 99-96-7, 35285-68-8
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 99-76-3 36457-19-9 16782-08-4 5026-62-0 35
- Max concentration
- 0,4 % (as acid) for single ester 0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,4 % (as acid) for single ester 0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for METHYLPARABEN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Methylparaben
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-76-3/ 120-47-8/ 99-96-7/ 36457-19-9/ 16782-08-4/ 5026-62-0/ 35285-68-8/ 114-63-6/ 26112-07-2/ 69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.4 % (以acid計)，單獨使用 (b) 0.8 % (以acid計)，混合使用
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid;; Methylparaben;; potassium ethylparaben;; potassium paraben;sodium methylparaben;; sodium ethylparaben;; ethylparaben;; sodium paraben;; potassium / methylparaben;; calcium paraben
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
- CAS
- 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
- Max concentration
- 0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- 4-Гидроксибензойная кислота и ее метиловый-этиловый- эфиры, и их соли (4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts)
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0,4 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для одного эфира, 0,8 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для смеси эфиров
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 12)
- Chemical name
- 4-Гидроксибензойная кислота и ее метиловый-этиловый- эфиры, и их соли (4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts)
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0,4 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для одного эфира, 0,8 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для смеси эфиров
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 12)
- Chemical name
- 4-Гидроксибензойная кислота и ее метиловый-этиловый- эфиры, и их соли (4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts)
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0,4 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для одного эфира, 0,8 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для смеси эфиров
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 12)
- Chemical name
- 4-Гидроксибензойная кислота и ее метиловый-этиловый- эфиры, и их соли (4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts)
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0,4 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для одного эфира, 0,8 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для смеси эфиров
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 12)
- Chemical name
- 4-Гидроксибензойная кислота и ее метиловый-этиловый- эфиры, и их соли (4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts)
- CAS
- 99-96-7
- Max concentration
- 0,4 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для одного эфира, 0,8 процента (в пересчете на кислоту) для смеси эфиров
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 12)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is METHYLPARABEN banned in any country?
METHYLPARABEN is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on METHYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
METHYLPARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use METHYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
METHYLPARABEN is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
Screen METHYLPARABEN with your full formula
Paste your entire ingredient list and get a compliance report across 26 markets — free, no signup.
Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.