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Legacy model estimate18/100preservative

Butylparaben

Legacy dictionary estimate: 18/100

Also known as

  • butyl paraben
  • 4-hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester
Unreviewed legacy notes

These imported records are retained for transparency. Their claims and restrictions have not been verified here against current authoritative sources. Do not treat them as medical guidance or current regulatory advice.

Recorded function

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative.

Recorded concerns (unreviewed)

Most estrogenic of the common parabens; potential developmental and reproductive toxin.

Recorded restrictions (unreviewed)

  • EU (leave-on products > 0.19%)
  • Denmark (children under 3)

Recorded EWG-equivalent value: 7/10. This is not a verified current EWG rating.

PureScore is informational and not medical advice. Model methodology and limitations

Other dictionary entries

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

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