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Propylparaben
Preservatives
- Potentially Harmful
Definition
A food additive added to processed foods as a preservative.
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
Pub Med
- Propylparaben
National Library of Medicine - Pub Chem
