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| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Preservative (antimicrobial) |
| Synonyms | Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Nipagin M, E218 |
| Common uses / forms | Antimicrobial preservative in oral liquids, syrups, creams; 0.05–0.25% w/w, often with propylparaben |
| Properties | White crystalline powder; sparingly soluble in water, freely in ethanol; active mainly against fungi; optimal pH 4–8 |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP, JP |
| Sourcing origins | China, India |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | medium (50–80 days) |
| Notes | Paraben-mixture labelling scrutiny in EU/paediatrics; check regional restrictions |
Propylparaben · Sodium benzoate
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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Methylparaben — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-methylparaben.html