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CAS Number
94-13-3
Name
Propylparaben; propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SIN Groups
Parabens
Reason for inclusion on the SIN List
Propylparaben is an endocrine disruptor with estrogenic and antiandrogen activity, affecting sperm function and prenatal development among others. The substance has been detected in biomonitoring studies and human urine and milk. It is categorized as an endorine disruptor in the EU Commision Database. Date for inclusion on the SIN List
2011 May
REACH status, appears on
Source: ECHA CoRAP list
Registration information
Source: ECHA
Full registration
Hazard class and category code(s)
Source: ECHA No harmonized CLP classification 
Chemical informationSynonyms
Propylparaben; n-propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate; Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; E216
EC number
202-307-7
Registered production volume
Source: ECHA 100 - 1000 tonnes per annum
(Bio)monitoring data
Yes, it has been found in rivers, and in effluents from sewage treatment plants.
Possible uses
Source: DHI 2006; http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/Chem_Background/ExSumPdf/Butylparaben.pdf
Cosmetics, food, rubber, pharmaceuticals, plastics
Technical function of substances
Source: DHI 2006; http://chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/PARABENS%20%28METHYL,%20ETHYL,%20PROPYL,%20BUTYL%29.htm Preservative, polymerization activators and retardants, anti-microbial, anti-fermentation additives and tabletting lubricant for pharmaceuticals. Corrosion inhibitor, additive in antifreeze coolants in waterborne systems, as a nucleating agents for polyolefin, as a dye intermediate, as a stabilizer in photographic processing, catalyst.
Registered use(s) - Chemical Product category (PC)
Source: ECHA PC 28: Perfumes, fragrances PC 29: Pharmaceuticals PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
Registered use(s) - Environmental Release Category (ERC)
Source: ECHA ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems
Registered use(s) - Process Category (PROC)
Source: ECHA PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) 
ProducersCompany Group
Company Name
Avantor
AVANTOR PERFORMANCE MATERIALS PARIS KY PLANT, 7001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Paris, Bourbon, 40361, KY, , USA
Clariant
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH, Am Unisys-Park 1,65843, Sulzbach am Taunus, Germany
Nexeo Solutions
NEXEO SOLUTIONS LLC, 5200 Blazer Pkwy Ds-3, Dublin, Franklin, 43017, OH, , USA
SCAS Group Laboratories
SCAS Europe S.A./N.V., Leonardo Da Vincilaan 19, B-1831, Diegem, Belgium
Service Provider
Dr. Knoell Consult - OR - E9, Dynamostr. 19 68165, Mannheim, Germany
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