Methyl Paraben

Methyl Paraben

Methylparabens are the most commonly used preservatives in personal care products. Other commonly used names for parabens include Methyl Hydroxy Benzoate (or Methyl Hydroxybenzoate), Benzoic Acid, 4-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester or Methyl-4-Hydroxybenzoate. While the many paraben names may lead to confusion, they all refer to the same oleochemical product. Methyl Paraben comes from certain plants, particularly the thale cress, a small flowering plant found in Eurasia.

The main benefits of using Methyl Paraben products are that they are non-irritating, have low toxicity levels, and are active against a wide spectrum of fungi and bacteria at low concentrations. It is the ability of Methylparabens to act as an anti-fungal agent that makes them so valuable in the manufacturing of personal care products and cosmetics.

Acme-Hardesty offers Methyl Paraben, a white crystalline powder that is primarily used as a preservative in the manufacture of personal care products and cosmetics. As a reputable distributor of oleochemicals for more than 70 years, you can trust us to distribute only the highest quality, safest Methyl Paraben products on the market. You can purchase Methyl Paraben in 55-pound cartons for smaller needs. For larger quantities, please contact us for a customized quote. As there are many different names of parabens, feel free to contact us if you are not sure if what you are purchasing is actually a Methyl Paraben product.

Read on to learn more about the many uses of Methylparaben, as well as the various grades and forms and packaging options available at Acme-Hardesty.