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PropylParaben

Propylparaben is a food-grade propyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, an effective antimicrobial preservative commonly paired with methylparaben in food preservation systems. We supply bulk PropylParaben sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form to meet global food industry demand. Our PropylParaben is widely used in tortillas, bakery goods, and snacks, beverages, fruit fillings and pie crusts, flavoring extracts and oil-based food products and dressings.

Kosher Halal ISO 9001 BRC
E Number
E216
CAS No.
94-13-3
HS Code
291829

Introduction

Propylparaben is a member of the paraben family produced by esterification of para-hydroxybenzoic acid with propanol. It possesses stronger antimicrobial activity than methylparaben and ethylparaben due to its greater lipophilicity. This makes it particularly effective against molds and yeasts.

Propylparaben is commonly used in combination with methylparaben to create a synergistic preservation system that provides broad-spectrum protection in both aqueous and lipid phases of food products. It maintains antimicrobial efficacy across a wide pH range, a significant advantage over many organic acid preservatives. Propylparaben is approved for food use in numerous countries and is included in the Codex Alimentarius as a permitted food additive.

Uses

  • Antimicrobial preservative in tortillas, bakery goods, and snacks
  • Synergistic preservation system with methylparaben in beverages
  • Mold and yeast inhibitor in fruit fillings and pie crusts
  • Preservative in flavoring extracts, vanilla, and food colorings
  • Antimicrobial agent in oil-based food products and dressings

Specifications

Item Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay ≥ 99.0%
Melting Point 95 – 98°C
Moisture ≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as p-hydroxybenzoic acid) ≤ 0.35%
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 3 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) ≤ 2 mg/kg
Chlorinated Compounds (as Cl) ≤ 0.01%

Product / Packaging

PropylParaben packaging

Other Conditions

MOQ

Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine PropylParaben with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.

Samples

We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.

Lead Time

Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.

Documents

You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.

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