Propylparaben

Preservatives

Potentially Harmful

Details

Definition

A food additive added to processed foods as a preservative.

AKAs

Health Impact

It is mainly used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods and is a known endocrine disruptor that can affect male fertility.

Sources

Safety assessment of propyl paraben: a review of the published literature

Propylparaben

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