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Substance Regulatory Obligations
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
EC number: 202-307-7
CAS number: 94-13-3
Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.
Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives
This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.
| Ref No. | Substance Identification | Conditions | Warning Label | Notes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | EC Number | CAS | Product type, body parts | Function(s) | Restriction(s) | Maximum Threshold | Qualifier(s) | Expressed As | ||||
|
12a |
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
202-307-7 |
94-13-3 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts' Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age |
0.14 % |
For sum of the individual concentrations |
As acid |
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ''Do not use on the nappy area''. |
Maximum concentration is for the sum of the individual concentrations |
Details |
|
12a |
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
202-307-7 |
94-13-3 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age |
0.8 % |
For mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14 % |
As acid |
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ''Do not use on the nappy area''. |
Maximum concentration is for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
Details |
FCMs Recycled Plastic & Articles Regulation - Annex I - Authorised Use
This list contains the Annex I Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) authorised for use in the European Union under Regulation 10/2011/EU. Pursuant to Art. 4(b) of Directive 282/2008/EC on recycled plastic FCMs, plastic recycling processes can only be authorised if input originates from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with EU legislation on plastic food contact materials and articles.
| Name | CAS | Physical form | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl ester |
94-13-3 |
173 |
60240 |
yes |
no |
no |
Details | ||||||||
FCM and Articles Regulation, Annex I - Authorised Substances
This list contains the Union list of authorised monomers, other starting substances, macromolecules obtained from microbial fermentation, additives and polymer production aids. It is taken from Annex I of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
| Name | CAS | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | Physical form | Expressed As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl ester |
94-13-3 |
173 |
60240 |
yes |
no |
no |
Details | |||||||||
Recycled Plastic FCMs - Regulation (EU) 2022/1616
The list contains the Union list of authorised substances for the purposes of compositional requirements related to recycled plastic FCMs. The list is taken from Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Recycled plastic FCMs shall comply with the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. In addition, plastic waste inputs shall originate only from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
| Additive or PPA | Expressed As | FCM No | FRF applicable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
yes |
173 |
no |
Details | |