SODIUM PARABEN
SODIUM PARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 114-63-6. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 114-63-6, 120-47-8, 16782-08-4, 85080-04-2, 99-76-3, 99-96-7, 35285-68-8, 36457-19-9, 5026-62-0, 69959-44-0
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 SODIUM PARABEN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Paraben
- 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
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM PARABEN in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
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)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM PARABEN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM PARABEN banned in any country?
SODIUM PARABEN 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 SODIUM PARABEN in cosmetics?
SODIUM PARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use SODIUM PARABEN in cosmetics?
SODIUM PARABEN is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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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.