Very Disliked
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Preservative
Paraben
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
Bad for Coral Reefs
The term ‘reef-safe’ typically refers to ingredients believed to be less harmful to coral reefs, but research on this topic is still evolving and sometimes conflicting. This list highlights ingredients that are commonly avoided for environmental reasons, though more studies are needed for clear conclusions.
Explained
Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
See all 762 products with Ethylparaben
Users who like it
3%
Users who avoid it
97%
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
Products with Ethylparaben
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33899
INCI Name
ETHYLPARABEN
INN Name
ethylparaben
EC #
 204-399-4
All Functions
Preservative
