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What are examples of Parabens?


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Parabens:

  • A class of preservatives called parabens is frequently found in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
  • These are the groups of preservative ingredients used in food, cosmetics, personal hygiene and pharmaceutical products.
  • They are incredibly powerful at halting the development of yeast, bacteria, and fungi, which can lead to the spoilage of goods.

Examples:

Some examples of parabens are methylparaben, ethylparaben, Propylparaben and butylparaben.


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