Legacy model estimate30/100preservative

Methylparaben

Legacy dictionary estimate: 30/100

Also known as

methyl paraben
4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester

Unreviewed legacy notes

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Recorded function

Preservative that extends product shelf life.

Recorded concerns (unreviewed)

Weak endocrine disruptor; mimics estrogen; detected in breast tumor tissue.

Recorded restrictions (unreviewed)

Denmark (products for children under 3)

Recorded EWG-equivalent value: 4/10. This is not a verified current EWG rating.

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Other dictionary entries

Same recorded category, with higher legacy model estimates. These are not recommended substitutes.

Legacy model estimate72/100Potassium Sorbatepreservative