METHYL PARABEN NF FCC POWDER

White crystalline powder

Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent often used in a variety of cosmetics and personal-care products. It is also used as a food preservative and has the E number E218. Methylparaben is commonly used as a fungicide in Drosophila food media. To Drosophila, methylparaben is toxic at higher concentrations, has an estrogenic effect, and slows the growth rate in the larval and pupal stages at lower concentrations.

Methyl Paraben NF FCC Powder; Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (JP14); Methylparaben sodium [USAN]; Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium salt

Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.