Product: Methyl Paraben

RCHEM is your trusted Methyl Paraben supplier in Pakistan, providing high-quality preservative for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. This effective and economical preservative offers reliable protection against fungi, yeast, and gram-positive bacteria, ensuring your products remain safe and stable throughout their shelf life.

Categories: Anti-Dandruf & Anti-Itching

Category: powder

Description

Our Methyl Paraben is rigorously tested for purity and performance, making it an ideal choice for manufacturers of creams, lotions, shampoos, and liquid medications. Trusted by industries across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, we guarantee consistent quality and technical support for all your preservation needs.

Key Features & Benefits:

Cost-effective preservation solution Compatible with various cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients Stable over a wide pH range Effective at low concentrations Extends product shelf life significantly

Technical Specifications Table:

Property

Detail

Apperance

White crystalline powder

Scent

Odorless

Solubility

Soluble in alcohol, ether; slightly soluble in water

Uses

Preservative, antimicrobial agent

pH

Preservative, antimicrobial agent

Charge

Non-ionic

Used In

Creams, lotions, shampoos, pharmaceuticals

Usage Rate

0.1-0.8% (varies by application)

Product Origin

Synthetic

PALM DERIVATIVES STATUS

Non-Palm

VEGAN SUITABLE

Yes

Chemical Formulae

C₈H₈O₃

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is Methyl Paraben used with Propyl Paraben?

They are often used together as a broad-spectrum preservative system. Methyl Paraben is more effective against fungi, while Propyl Paraben is more effective against molds and gram-negative bacteria, providing wider protection.

Methyl Paraben is most effective in acidic to neutral pH ranges (pH 4-8). Its efficacy decreases in alkaline conditions (above pH 8).

At what pH is Methyl Paraben most effective?

This is a common issue. Methyl Paraben must be dissolved completely in the water phase of your formulation with gentle heat (around 70-80°C) before adding oils. Incomplete dissolution leads to recrystallization.

My cream has crystals. Did the Methyl Paraben not dissolve?

Yes, if you formulate your product without using Methyl Paraben or any other paraben (Butyl, Ethyl, Propyl), you can legally and accurately market it as "Paraben-Free."

Is it truly paraben-free if I don't use this?

The maximum safe usage rate for Methyl Paraben in cosmetics, as per regulatory guidelines, is 0.4% (as acid), and 0.8% for total parabens in a mixture.

Product: Methyl Paraben