| Essence |
Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is a paraben used sometimes in food to prevent mold, yeast, and fungi. |
| Names |
Ethylparaben, Solbrol A, Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate, Ethyl-para-hydroxybenzoate, Ripagin A, Sodium Salt of Ethylparaben, E214, Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, and others. |
| Sourcing |
Unknown. |
| Manufacturing |
Unknown. |
| Application |
Preservative (synthetic, water-insoluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake |
It’s said not to be damaging in amounts up to 10 milligrams for every kilogram of body weight. But that is likely void of reality. |
| Side Effects |
It can mess with fertility and cause cancer. And there are other dangers that come with parabens like allergic reactions, developmental issues, and messing with hormones among other things (as well as the already mentioned outcomes). |
| Benefits |
None. |
| Studies |
30+ studies on Pubmed. Less than 5 studies on safety. |
| Allergens |
None. |
| Diet Restrictions |
None. |
| Health Knight Assessment |
(Extremely) Likely Harmful. | Category 4 Additive. |
| Products |
Not many products use it. It can be found with canned pork and other meats, biscuits, and some other products. It is most often found in creams and lotions (skincare products). |
