| Essence |
Propyl-P-Hydroxybenzoate or E216 is an artificial ethyl ester from the origins of Benzoic Acid to help fight off yeast, fungi, and mold typically found in skin products. |
| Names |
Propylparaben, Solbrol P, Nipasol, E216, Propyl-P-Hydroxybenzoate, and others. |
| Sourcing |
Unknown. |
| Manufacturing |
Unknown. |
| Application |
Preservative (synthetic, water-insoluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake |
It’s promised to be harmless in amounts of up to 10 milligrams for every kilogram of body weight. But there is no research whatsoever to support that. |
| Side Effects |
As a paraben, it doesn’t really differ from what the Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate (E214) offers. This thing can bring an absolute havoc on health. It can cause cancer, fertility problems, developmental issues, hormonal disruption, violent allergic reactions, and more. |
| Benefits |
None. |
| Studies |
35+ studies on Pubmed. Less than 5 studies on safety. |
| Allergens |
None. |
| Diet Restrictions |
None. |
| Health Knight Assessment |
(Extremely) Likely Harmful. | Category 4 Additive. |
| Products |
This thing can be found in various supplements and medicine. Whereas in food it’s decently rare. Still, we can find it with products like tortillas, sauces, seasonings, pastes, various meat products including canned meat and meatballs, prepared Thai foods, food colors, mustards, lasagnas, hamburger buns, sandwiches, cakes, soups, muffins, ham salads, cookies, carrot bread, and others. |
